Them and Us

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How immigrants and locals can thrive together

By Philippe Legrain

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Them and Us by Philippe Legrain explores the powerful benefits of cultural diversity and immigration, showcasing how different perspectives and talents drive innovation and productivity. Through a mix of data, compelling anecdotes, and optimism, the book argues for embracing immigrants as vital contributors to society, especially in times of national reflection. An example highlighted is the serendipitous invention of the ice cream cone at the 1904 St Louis World Fair, symbolising how diversity sparks creativity.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in social sciences, immigration debates, and cultural studies, particularly those seeking evidence-based discussions on diversity's positive impact.

Immigration is good for society and here's the data that proves it.

Immigration is good for society and here's the data that proves it.

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Winner of the Diversity, Inclusion and Equality Award at the Business Book Awards 2021

Underpinned by scholarship... entertaining… Legrain’s book fizzes with practical ideas. - The Economist

The beauty of diversity is that innovation often comes about by serendipity. One day in 1904, at the World Fair in St Louis, the ice cream vendor ran out of cups. Ernest Hami, a Syrian waffle vendor in the booth next door, rolled up some waffles to make cones – and the rest is history.

Filled with data, anecdotes and optimism, Them and Us is an endorsement of cultural differences at a time of acute national introspection. By every measure, from productivity to new perspectives, immigrants bring something beneficial to society. If patriotism means wanting the best for your country, we should be welcoming immigrants with open arms.

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‘Underpinned by scholarship… entertaining… Legrain’s book fizzes with practical ideas.’ – The Economist

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780861542222

Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 February 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Oneworld Publications

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 320

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Education & Reference Finance & Economics Finance & Investment Non-Fiction Philippe Legrain Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

Philippe Legrain is the founder of the international think-tank Open Political Economy Network (OPEN), senior visiting fellow at the London School of Economics’ European Institute and a commentator for Project Syndicate, Foreign Policy and the Guardian among others. His book Immigrants: Your Country Needs Them was shortlisted for the 2007 Financial Times Business Book of the Year.