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Kester, Gerard

Gerard Kester is emeritus associate professor of social sciences at the International Institute of Social Studies in The Hague. He was a director of international research, education and policy advice programmes on democratic labour relations – in Europe, Asia and Africa. In particular, he worked with universities and labour organisations in France, Malta, Yugoslavia, India, Ghana, Guinée, Mali, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Argentina. He is the author/ co-author of 14 books, and numerous chapters in collective volumes.

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The New Europeans

Europe has to come to terms with its increasing cultural diversity. In current debate migration is typically presented merely as a social burden. This book envisions a future in which ‘native’ Europeans and those with a migrant background – together the New Europeans – come to the conclusion that they should build a new society jointly.