In its appropriation of migration theories and various empirical tools, this book examines why settler and multicultural countries such as Australia, the United States, and Canada differ in the political participation and representation of immigrants and ethnic minorities.

Juliet Pietsch is an associate professor of Political Science at the Australian National University.

"Race, Ethnicity and the Participation Gap is a major contribution to our current knowledge about migrants' political incorporation in established settler democracies, and will be of interest to a wide range of readers in Australia, North America and Europe."

Shamit Saggar, Professor of Political Science and Public Policy, Institute for Social and Economic Research, University of Essex:

"Modern Australia is quintessentially projected as a successful player in the modern immigration game and is often compared favourably with other advanced liberal democracies. Meanwhile, its political system has been conspicuously slow to adapt and represent the country’s changing political complexion. Juliet Pietsch examines political opportunity structures to assess how far Australia’s political character has changed, and finds important barriers to successful long-term political integration. Her findings mean that big questions regarding political and social inclusion remain on the table in a way that some will find uncomfortable. Her excellent and timely study delivers a compelling rationale for policy makers to re-examine the capacity of modern Australian politics to successfully include immigrants and minorities and, crucially, to address race as a source of political division."