The age of migration : international population movements in the modern world / Stephen Castles, Hein de Haas, and Mark J. Miller.

By:

Castles, Stephen

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Material type: Text

TextPublication details: London : Palgrave Macmillan, 2014.Edition: Fifth editionDescription: xvii, 401 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cmISBN:

9781462513116 (pbk.)

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DDC classification:

304.8/2 C353a 2014 23

LOC classification:

JV6032 .C37 2014

Other classification:

SOC007000 | POL033000 | SOC015000 | SOC026000

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: Preface to the Fifth Edition -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Theories of Migration -- 3. How Migration Transforms Societies -- 4. International Migration before 1945 -- 5. Migration in Europe since 1945 -- 6. Migration in the Americas -- 7. Migration in the Asia-Pacific Region -- 8. Migration in Africa and the Middle East -- 9. Migration, Security and the Debate on Climate Change -- 10. The State and International Migration: The Quest for Control -- 11. Migrants and Minorities in the Labour Force -- 12. New Ethnic Minorities and Society -- 13. Immigrants and Politics -- 14. Conclusion: Migration in the Twenty-First Century.

Summary: " The leading text in the field, this authoritative work offers a global perspective on the nature of migration flows, why they occur, and their consequences for both origin and destination societies. Chapters provide up-to-date descriptions and comparative analyses of major migration regions in the North and South. The role of population movements in the formation of ethnic minority groups is examined, as is the impact of growing ethnic diversity on economies, cultures, and political institutions. Useful pedagogical features include accessible boxed examples, tables, maps, and suggestions for further reading. The companion website features an online-only chapter, additional case studies, links to relevant resources, and periodic updates. New to This Edition *Thoroughly revised with the latest information, analysis, theoretical developments, and policies. *Addresses the impact of the global economic crisis since 2008. *Covers the effects of climate change on migration and security. *Discusses new types of labor migration; marriage migration; new areas of origin, transit, and destination; and other current trends"--Summary: "The leading text in the field, this authoritative work offers a global perspective on the nature of migration flows, why they occur, and their consequences for both origin and destination societies. Chapters provide up-to-date descriptions and comparative analyses of major migration regions in the North and South. The role of population movements in the formation of ethnic minority groups is examined, as is the impact of growing ethnic diversity on economies, cultures, and political institutions. Useful pedagogical features include accessible boxed examples, tables, maps, and suggestions for further reading. The companion website features an online-only chapter, additional case studies, links to relevant resources, and periodic updates"--

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Barcode
Books	Premier University Central Library	304.8/2 C353a 2014	1	Available	24643
Books	Premier University Sociology and Sustainable Development Library	304.8/2 C353a 2014	2	Available	24644
Books	Premier University Sociology and Sustainable Development Library	304.8/2 C353a 2014	3	In transit from Premier University DELL Library to Premier University Sociology and Sustainable Development Library since 20/09/2020	24645
Books	Premier University DELL Library	304.8/2 C353a 2014	4	In transit from Premier University DELL Library to Premier University Sociology and Sustainable Development Library since 26/05/2022	24646
Books	Premier University DELL Library	304.8/2 C353a 2014	5	In transit from Premier University DELL Library to Premier University Sociology and Sustainable Development Library since 12/03/2023	24647

Includes bibliographical references and index.

" The leading text in the field, this authoritative work offers a global perspective on the nature of migration flows, why they occur, and their consequences for both origin and destination societies. Chapters provide up-to-date descriptions and comparative analyses of major migration regions in the North and South. The role of population movements in the formation of ethnic minority groups is examined, as is the impact of growing ethnic diversity on economies, cultures, and political institutions. Useful pedagogical features include accessible boxed examples, tables, maps, and suggestions for further reading. The companion website features an online-only chapter, additional case studies, links to relevant resources, and periodic updates. New to This Edition *Thoroughly revised with the latest information, analysis, theoretical developments, and policies. *Addresses the impact of the global economic crisis since 2008. *Covers the effects of climate change on migration and security. *Discusses new types of labor migration; marriage migration; new areas of origin, transit, and destination; and other current trends"--

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