The Routledge History of Modern Latin American Migration

The Routledge History of Modern Latin American Migration provides a comprehensive account of population movements to and from the region over the last 150 years,spanning from the 1870s to contemporary intraregional and transnational movements. It explores the historical mobility dynamics of different national groups and addresses critical contemporary topics such as the Venezuelan exodus, Central American migrant caravans, environmental migration, indigenous and gender migration, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Format: Hardback
Length: 476 pages
Publication date: 26 October 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Routledge History of Modern Latin American Migration provides a comprehensive and systematic account of population movements to and from the region over the past 150 years. Spanning from the massive transoceanic migrations of the 1870s to contemporary intraregional and transnational movements, the volume explores the intricate migratory trajectories of Latin American populations as a complex web of transnational movements connecting origin, transit, and receiving countries.

The contributors to this volume examine the historical mobility dynamics of various national groups, including Arab, Asian, African, European, and indigenous migration, and their diverse international trajectories within the existing migration systems in the Western Hemisphere, including South America, the Caribbean, and Mesoamerica. They explore the main causes of migration, such as wars, economic dislocation, social immobility, environmental degradation, repression, and violence.

Through a series of case studies, the book addresses critical contemporary topics such as the Venezuelan exodus, Central American migrant caravans, environmental migration, indigenous and gender migration, migrant religiosity, transit and return migration, urban labor markets, internal displacement, the nexus between organized crime and forced migration, the role of social media and new communication technologies, and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on movement. These essays offer a comprehensive map of the historical evolution of migration in Latin America and contribute to shaping future challenges in migration studies in the region.

The Routledge History of Modern Latin American Migration is a valuable resource for scholars of Latin American and Migration Studies across various disciplines, including history, sociology, political science, anthropology, and geography. It provides a deep understanding of the historical, social, and cultural factors that have shaped migration patterns in Latin America and offers insights into the complex challenges and opportunities that the region faces in the future.

Weight: 1061g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367626266