The Politics of Migration and Diaspora in Eastern Europe: Media, Public Discourse and Policy

This book examines the politics of migration in Eastern Europe, exploring how media and public discourse shape migration policies and experiences. It compares potential models and policy practices to those in Western European countries and investigates the extent to which Eastern Europe can develop a migration system rivaling the North American one.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 174 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive and insightful book delves into the complex politics of migration in Eastern Europe, offering a critical analysis of the various factors that shape migration patterns and policies within the region. Through a multidisciplinary approach, the author explores the multifaceted dimensions of migration, including emigration, diasporas, return, kin-minority cross-border mobility, and immigration, examining them from cultural, social, and political perspectives.

The book traces the evolution of migration policies across Eastern Europe, examining how communication, public debate, and political strategy have influenced these policies. Ruxandra Trandafoiu questions whether potential models or policy practices from Western European countries can be directly applied to Eastern Europe or whether the region can develop its own unique migration system that rivals that of North America.

Each chapter in the book seamlessly bridges the gap between policy and politics, emphasizing the interconnectedness of migration politics with media representation and public debate. By drawing on comparative case studies of countries such as Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Ukraine, the author examines how migration is both managed and experienced from political, social, and cultural viewpoints, as well as from the perspectives of a diverse range of actors, including migrants, politicians, policymakers, and journalists.

This book is a valuable resource for advanced students and researchers in the fields of migration, media, international relations, and political communication. It provides a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the complex dynamics that shape migration in Eastern Europe, shedding light on the role of media, public discourse, and political strategies in shaping migration policies and experiences. The book's multidisciplinary approach and rich empirical evidence make it an essential read for anyone interested in this critical area of study.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032234830