Global Migration

The Basics

Bernadette Hanlon, Thomas Vicino (Northeastern University, USA)

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Routledge
26 March 2014

Migration, immigration & emigration; Population & demography; Human geography

Series: The Basics

Migration is a politically sensitive topic and an important aspect of contentious debates about social and cultural diversity, economic stability, terrorism, globalization, and nationalism. Global Migration: The Basics examines:

history and geography of global migration the role of migrants in society impact of migrants on the economy and the political system policy challenges that need to be faced in confronting a rapidly changing world economy and society.

This book challenges students of geography, political science, public policy, sociology, and economics to look beyond the rhetoric and consider the real and basic facts about migration. Through detailed examinations of the scholarly literature, demographic patterns, and public policy debates, Global Migration: The Basics exposes readers to the underlying causes and consequences of migration.

By: Bernadette Hanlon, Thomas Vicino (Northeastern University, USA)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 420g
ISBN: 9780415533867
ISBN 10: 0415533864
Series: The Basics
Pages: 190
Publication Date: 26 March 2014
Audience: General/trade , Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Children's (6-12)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Bernadette Hanlon is Assistant Professor in the City and Regional Planning Program in the Knowlton School of Architecture at The Ohio State University. Thomas J. Vicino is Associate Professor of Political Science at Northeastern University in Boston, where he is also affiliated with the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs.

Reviews for Global Migration: The Basics

As a resource that synthesizes the broad scope of human migration in an accessible 175-page work, this book warrants a worthy tribute in examining the different types of migration and migrants. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-division undergraduate students and above. - A. Cho, University of British Columbia, CHOICE Review, November 2014