Open Borders: the Science and Ethics of Immigration
Open Borders: the Science and Ethics of Immigration is a nonfiction graphic novel by Bryan Caplan and Zach Weinersmith. It was published in 2019 by First Second.
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| Author | Bryan Caplan |
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| Illustrator | Zach Weinersmith |
| Publisher | First Second |
Publication date | October 29, 2019 |
| Media type | Graphic novel |
| Pages | 256 |
| ISBN | 9781250316974 |
Summary
[edit]The book presents economic and ethical arguments for open borders between countries in a graphic novel format. It suggests that the economic benefits of open borders outweigh the potential downsides. It also rebuts common arguments against immigration such as the economic impact on low-skill native workers and the cultural changes it causes.[1]
Reception
[edit]Publishers Weekly praised Caplan's expertise and Weinersmith's art and storytelling skill, saying that the combination made for a compelling argument.[2] While National Review said that the book was "fun to read" and well-presented, they also pointed out that Caplan did not address some obvious counterarguments against open borders and oversimplified the issue.[3] The book was also reviewed by Booklist[4] and The Economist.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "The Case for Open Borders". The New Yorker. 2020-02-20. Retrieved 2022-06-11.
- ^ "Comics Book Review: Open Borders: The Science and Ethics of Immigration by Bryan Caplan". www.publishersweekly.com. 2019-10-29. Retrieved 2022-06-11.
- ^ Williamson, Kevin D. (2019-11-06). "More Is More: Caplan and 'Open Borders'". National Review. Retrieved 2022-06-11.
- ^ Hong, Terry (September 15, 2019). "Open Borders: The Science and Ethics of Immigration". Booklist. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
- ^ "The case for migration—in pictures". The Economist. December 12, 2019. ISSN 0013-0613. Retrieved 2022-06-11.
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