This book brings together philosophical, social-theoretical and empirically oriented contributions on the philosophical and socio-theoretical debate on migration and integration, using the instruments of recognition as a normative and social-scientific category. Furthermore, the theoretical and practical implications of recognition theory are reflected through the case of migration. Migration movements, refugees and the associated tensions are phenomena that have become the focus of scientific, political and public debate in recent years. Migrants, in particular refugees, face many injustices and are especially vulnerable, but the right-wing political discourse presents them as threats to social order and stability. This book shows what a critical theory of recognition can contribute to the debate. The book is suitable for researchers in philosophy, social theory and migration research.

"A profound examination of how states and societies struggle to recognize migrants as fellow human beings in all their fullness. The contributions are exceptional for combining astute philosophy and social theory with a discussion of actual politics and real lives."

Dr. Hugo Slim

(Senior Research Fellow at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford and formerly Head of Policy at the International Committee of the Red Cross)

"This impressive and timely volume offers an innovative way of understanding the issues of migration and integration by using a critical theory of recognition. Recognition theory has rich potential for effectively responding to the issues of autonomy, identity, integration, and empowerment that are at the core of the current public debates on mass migration, displacement, and the refugee crisis. By examining the normative and policy implications of recognition as they apply to migration, the book offers a pathbreaking look at the human dimension of the debate."

Dr. Helle Porsdam

(Professor of Law and Humanities and UNESCO Chair in Cultural Rights University of Copenhagen)

About the Author
Gottfried Schweiger works at the Centre for Ethics and Poverty Research of the University of Salzburg. His latest publication include "Absolute Poverty in Europe. Interdisciplinary Perspectives on a Hidden Phenomenon" (Policy Press 2019, co-edited with Helmut P. Gaisbauer and Clemens Sedmak), the Special Issue "Global Justice for Children" (Journal of Global Ethics 2019, co-edited with Johannes Drerup) and "Poverty, Inequality and the Critical Theory of Recognition" (Springer 2020).


Book Information
ISBN 9783030727345
Author Gottfried Schweiger
Format Paperback
Page Count 331
Imprint Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Publisher Springer Nature Switzerland AG