"Immigration lies at the heart of the Australian experience, and modern Australia cannot be understood without reference to its history as an immigrant nation. This second edition of Immigration brings the discussion of immigration up to the present day, covering the controversies that have occurred in the late 1990s, and detailing the substantial changes introduced by the Howard government." "Students studying aspects of Australian society, as well as general readers, will find this book a valuable contribution to their knowledge about the origins and character of modern Australia."--Jacket.