Widely recognised as the definitive textbook for this area of the law it is an essential tool for teachers and students of immigration and asylum law The author s passion for the subject makes this a highly readable and engaging book for students new to the subject as well as those with more experience Clear analysis and comment on the political social and historical dimension of the law brings the subject to life and encourages students to engage critically with the issues The book makes use of a range of helpful learning features including diagrams case summaries further reading suggestions and end of chapter questions An Online Resource Centre accompanies the book featuring updates in the law problem questions web links and additional material useful for the study of immigration and asylum law