Global Migration: The Basics
By Bernadette Hanlon, Thomas Vicino
To Be Published December 1st 2013 by Routledge – 224 pages
Series: The Basics
Description
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.
Contents
1. Introducing Migration 2 Migrants Across the Globe 3. Migrants and Society 4. Migrants and the Economy 5. Migrants and Public Policy 6. Migrants and the Future
Author Bio
Bernadette Hanlon is Trott Visiting Assistant Professor in the City and Regional Planning Program at the Ohio State University.
Thomas J. Vicino is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Northeastern University in Boston, where he is also affiliated with the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs
Name: Global Migration: The Basics (Paperback) – Routledge
Description: By Bernadette Hanlon, Thomas Vicino. 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...
Categories: Migration & Diaspora, Human Geography, Social Policy, Demography, Population Geography, Race & Ethnic Studies, Migration
