Immigrants, Schooling and Social Mobility

'This book offers a set of fascinating and diverse studies, theoretical and empirical, of what it might mean to say that the educational and economic outcomes of migrant groups might be as a result of 'their culture'. - Tariq Modood, Professor of Sociology, Politics and Public Policy, University of Bristol 'The book's thought-provoking introductory essays and sensitive case-studies lift the debate on the role that culture plays in the social mobility of immigrants to a new level. It is truly a landmark study.' - Jeremy F. Boissevain, Emeritus Professor, University of Amsterdam 'Immigrants, Schooling and Social Mobility offers a rich diversity of views in the field of cultural issues, migration and ethnicity. Critical analysis pervades and unifies the various contributions. Theory and experience are skilfully combined.' - Eugeen Roosens, Emeritus Professor, Catholic University, Leuvan 'While explaining ethnic differences remains a lively enterprise, the discussion all too frequently takes a polarized, ideological turn. Vermeulen and Perlmann's new collection provides a refreshing alternative...A volume that deserves the attention of historians, sociologists and anthropologists alike.' - Roger Waldinger, Professor and Chair, Department of Sociology, UCLA '[The book] brings together essays and case-studies by leading Dutch and US scholars...which...examine the complex relationship between structural and cultural forces in shaping the life chances of ethnic minorities...By exploring what culture does and does not explain, the volume brings badly needed scrutiny to the assumptions that underlie much of educational and social scientific research.' - Philip Kasinitz, Professor of Sociology, Hunter College and Graduate Center of the City University of New York '...impressive...a visionary book.' - Tamas Kozma, International Sociology