The Rural-Migration Nexus: Global Problems, Rural Issues

Format: Hardback
Length: 227 pages
Publication date: 12 March 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This edited collection seeks to explore the intricate relationship between migration and rural spaces, recognizing the crucial role of local experiences in understanding the impact of the global migration-global nexus. By focusing on agribusiness and rural development, as well as the Othering of international migrants and the evolving boundaries of belonging in rural areas, the chapters in this book examine how globalization, with migration as a constitutive feature, shapes diverse rural contexts in the "Global North" and the consequences this has on migrant populations. Through vivid accounts of the harsh realities faced by migrants, including mental health issues, emotional labor, occupational health and safety concerns, and experiences of exclusion and racism from "host communities," the chapters collectively establish a rural-migration nexus where international migration and local rural spaces are mutually constitutive. This exploration highlights the need for a nuanced understanding of the complexities and dynamics shaping rural landscapes, as well as the importance of promoting inclusive and equitable policies that address the needs and rights of both migrants and host communities.

Weight: 452g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031180415
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023