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Immigration Policy: Bibliographies

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The following are bibliographies that specifically cover postwar immigration, refugee and multiculturalism policy in Canada. These should be consulted in addition to the sources in the main Bibliography section of this guide.

Annotated Bibliography of Canadian Theses and Dissertations on Diversity (1980-2001). By Mary-Lee Mulholland, 2001. 845 p. http://canada.metropolis.net/research-policy/cern-pub/Annotated%20Bibliography%20WCAR2.pdf
Description: An alphabetical list by author of theses and dissertations from many different disciplines on all aspects of diversity, including multiculturalism and immigration policy. Annotations are very detailed and helpful.
Coverage: Aims to be comprehensive on the topic for the given time period.
Includes: Over 1,500 theses and dissertations written at Canadian universities since 1980.
Tips: See the 36-page Executive Summary and Analysis by Mary-Lee Mulholland for more details.

Canadian Ethnic Studies/Études ethniques au Canada, Vol. 3. Canadian Ethnic Studies Association. Calgary: Research Centre for Canadian Ethnic Studies, University of Calgary, 1969 - .
Description: The third issue each year of this core academic journal includes an annual bibliography of the latest publications on the topic.
Coverage: Publications that came out that year.
Includes: Books, articles.
Tips: See headings such as: "Migration, Immigration & Emigration", "Multiculturalism", "Politics & Law - Human Rights".

A Literature Review and Bibliography on Race, Gender, and Class. By Vijay Agnew. Part 1 of the Gender, Migration, and Citizenship Resources Project. Centre for Feminist Research, 2002. http://www.swc-cfc.gc.ca/pubs/pubspr/gender_migration/gender_migration_1_e.html
Description: Covers many aspects related to women who have immigrated to Canada from Third World countries. Entries are organized under 6 broad topics: 1) Migration, 2) Settlement, adaptation, and activism, 3) Domestic, garment, and sex-trade workers, 4) Health, violence, and public policy, 5) Racism and rights, 6) Citizenship. No annotations.
Coverage: Selective, over 150 entries from 1990-2001.
Includes: Articles published in refereed journals and some reports.
Tips: See the Literature Review for more details and analysis.

Metropolis Search Engine. Metropolis International Site. http://international.metropolis.net/search/search2_e.htm
Description: Metropolis is an international network of researchers based in centres of excellence across Canada and the world. Their collections of publications on migration and diversity issues can be searched separately or together through this search page.
Coverage: Thousands of entries, including many bibliographies of specific issues in this field.
Includes: Working papers, research reports, conference presentations, and other research publications.
Tips: Read the search tips given for best results.




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