Discover the origins and consequences of human movement over time, from the 16th-century Age of Discovery to 21st-century immigration politics.
This book examines the complex forces behind international migration and the enormous impact it is having on our globalized world. Chapters cover both the challenges and opportunities associated with migration in a broad selection of countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, and Oceania. Readers will find in-depth analysis of such recent events as the Ukrainian refugee crisis, violence against immigrants in South Africa, support for right-wing political parties in Germany, Australia's use of offshore detention centers, and the Trump administration's efforts to curb immigration. Readers will also uncover the historical antecedents to the modern landscape of human migration, including the push for colonization and the exploitation and horrors of the slave trade.
The book also investigates the profound impact that climate change will have on patterns of human migration in the coming years. Taken together, the chapters offer candid and compelling coverage of a dynamic subject that affects millions of people worldwide. For readers wishing to delve even deeper into this multifaceted and often contentious subject, a comprehensive list of recommended readings serves as a gateway to further exploration.
By:
Eliot Dickinson (Western Oregon University USA) Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 162mm,
Width: 238mm,
Spine: 22mm
Weight: 580g ISBN:9781440858444 ISBN 10: 1440858446 Series:Flashpoints: Global Crisis and Conflict Pages: 256 Publication Date:14 December 2023 Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years Audience:
College/higher education
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Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
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Primary
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Children's (6-12)
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
Eliot Dickinson is Professor of Politics, Policy, and Administration at Western Oregon University, USA.
Reviews for Human Migration and the Refugee Crisis: Origins and Global Impact
Analyzes the causes and consequences of the 2015 European refugee crisis