Presents an analysis of the cultural, economic, and social impact of immigration.

Originally published: London : Little, Brown, 2006.

Introduction. Migration isn't just for the birds : it's time for fresh thinking about immigration -- War on our borders : the hidden costs of immigration controls -- Border crossing : how migrants got to where they are now -- Why we need the huddled masses : the case for low-skilled migration -- The global talent contest : the pros and cons of high-skilled migration -- Cosmopolitan and rich : the economic benefits of diversity -- 6. Stealing our jobs? : do immigrants displace local workers? -- Snouts in our trough? : are immigrants a burden on the welfare state? -- 'Our heroes' : how migration helps poor countries -- Brain drain of brain gain? : the costs and benefits of skilled emigration -- It needn't be forever : the case for temporary migration -- Alien nation? : does immigration threaten national identity? -- Huntington and Hispanics : is Latino immigration splitting America in two? -- Stranger, can you spare a dime? : does immigration threaten social solidarity -- Learning to live together : how to integrate immigrants into society -- Illiberal Islam? : do Muslim immigrants threaten our security and our way of life? -- Open borders : let them in.