Global Migration: Patterns, Processes and Politics

The textbook provides students with a comprehensive and grounded understanding of multiple dimensions of migration, including labor markets, citizenship, border control, integration, and identity. Written by two geographers, the book incorporates insights from across the social sciences and is accessible to students in many disciplines. It addresses migration in a holistic way and equips students with the tools they need to participate in contemporary debates about migration in sending and destination contexts. It encourages students to think about unauthorized migration, asylum, refugee resettlement, labor migration, and other forms of mobility (and immobility) from different vantage points.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 298 pages
Publication date: 23 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This new and fully revised edition of Global Migration offers students a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of various aspects of migration, encompassing labor markets, citizenship, border control, integration, and identity. Authored by two geographers, the book draws upon insights from various social sciences and is accessible to students from diverse disciplines. Serving as a valuable and timely introduction to migration, the textbook approaches migration in a holistic manner, equipping students with the necessary tools to engage in contemporary discussions about migration in both sending and receiving contexts. It emphasizes that the causes and consequences of migration are deeply rooted in geographical factors and are shaped by factors such as class, race, gender, and other markers of social difference. Instead of offering simplistic solutions to migration 'problems, the book encourages students to consider unauthorized migration, asylum, refugee resettlement, labor migration, and other forms of mobility (and immobility) from different perspectives.

Global Migration serves as a comprehensive and authoritative resource for teaching advanced undergraduate and master's-level students about the complexities of migration across nation-state borders. It provides a rich and nuanced perspective on the topic, enabling students to gain a deeper understanding of the multifaceted factors that shape migration patterns and experiences. Whether they are interested in the economic, social, or political dimensions of migration, this textbook offers valuable insights and perspectives that will enhance their academic journey.

Weight: 590g
Dimension: 246 x 189 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367422417
Edition number: 2 ed