ISBN:
9780415533850
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (191 p)
Series Statement:
The Basics
Parallel Title:
Print version Global Migration: The Basics
DDC:
304.8
Keywords:
Electronic books
Abstract:
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 migrationthe role of migrants in societyimpact of migrants on the economy and the political systempolicy 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 conside
Description / Table of Contents:
Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; List of Illustrations; Preface; 1 Migration: What it Means and Why it Happens; 2 Migration Across the Globe; 3 Migrants and Society; 4 Migrants and the Global Economy; 5 Migration and Policy; 6 Migration and the Future; References; Index
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
