Mark R. Amstutz is professor of political science at Wheaton College. His previous books include Evangelicals and American Foreign Policy and International Ethics: Concepts, Theories, and Cases in Global Politics.
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Peter Wehner --Ethics and Public Policy Center "Just Immigration is an outstanding book--comprehensive, measured, fair-minded, and enlightening. It deals with a controversial issue in a sophisticated and nuanced way. In assessing the role of Christian churches in the contemporary policy debate over immigration, Mark Amstutz offers a thoughtful perspective on the subject. His Christian faith informs his politics without being distorted by politics. Anyone who cares about immigration should read this book." Daniel Philpott --University of Notre Dame "Mark Amstutz brings realism and responsibility to the debate within the Christian church over immigration without relinquishing the church's proper and important role of moral guidance. At a time when the debate over immigration in the United States has reached a white heat, Amstutz's sober and faithful perspective offers us wise moral and political counsel." Peter Feaver --Duke University "This is a learned, thoughtful, and fair-minded critique of the way Christians have engaged in the immigration debate. Amstutz points to a better way, one based on a sophisticated understanding of the interplay of international politics, global ethics, and the nitty-gritty of immigration policy. To a debate that has divided Americans of all faiths, Amstutz makes a timely and impressive contribution that offers a way to build a consensus grounded in careful theology and politics." Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Meticulously researched. . . . Amstutz offers both cautions and concrete recommendations for faithful engagement, taking a moderately progressive stance. This thoughtful and clearly presented analysis offers rich material for churches to contemplate, opening the door for more balanced consideration of immigration reform."