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sectoral interests to illustrate that ‘immigration policy space appears to be highly multidimensional’ (p. 164) and therefore that it executes a pivotal role around complex compromises in order to avoid political gridlock. Wong is unrestricted in her deductive analyses to the extent that conditions such as race, ethnicity, economics and geopolitics are proximate to most decisions being made in bringing into effect requisite legal instruments. The empirical strength of the book is seen in the qualitative ways in which there is an emphasis on discourse analysis for understanding the motives behind particular interests. The quantified ‘regression’ scales illustrate Wong’s methodical charting of votes emanating from sub-committees and committees in Congress. The book engages with diverse elements on immigration policy and demonstrates that as economic demands rise there is a similar quest to constrain the nature of political practicalities, giving rise to opposition in business and foreign policy issues.These occurrences are confronted with social relations grounded in a dichotomisation of culture and labour, and with conservatism in contradistinction to liberal tenets reflecting concern around perceptions of the United States’ international image. Wong could have given more attention to the impact of these decisions on ‘immigrants’ rights’ outside the institutional processes. She fails to explore the way US foreign relations are perceived across the globe. This suggested path would provide more detail about human rights claims, which are inherent to immigration policy. Nevertheless, Wong realises that liberal democratic states are forced to consider social and cultural domains situated within complex phases of deliberating immigration legislation. The book is a cornerstone for future research and provides a comparative guide for realising the impact of diversity on immigration policy making.