The Age of Migration: International Population Movements in the Modern World 6th

Description: The Age of Migration by Hein de Haas, Stephen Castles, Mark J. Miller Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Long established as the leading textbook on migration and used by students and scholars alike all over the world, this fully revised and updated sixth edition continues to offer an authoritative and cutting-edge account of migration flows, why they occur, and their consequences for both origin and destination societies. Publisher Description Long established as the leading textbook on migration and used by students and scholars alike all over the world, this fully revised and updated sixth edition continues to offer an authoritative and cutting-edge account of migration flows, why they occur, and their consequences for both origin and destination societies. International migration is one of the most emotive issues of our times, reforging societies around the world and shaping debates on security, national identity and sovereignty in profound ways. The expert authors of this book provide a truly global and interdisciplinary introduction to this perennially important topic, with chapters covering all of the worlds regions and spanning the nineteenth century to the present day. Exploring the significance of migration in relation to recent events and emerging trends, from the policies of the European Union to the Great Recession, this text helps to shed light on the often large gap between the rhetoric and realities of migration.For students of migration studies in disciplines as wide ranging as politics, sociology, geography, area studies, anthropology and history this is an indispensable guide, whether already familiar with the subject matter or approaching the topic for the first time.New to this Edition:- Charts the contemporary politics of migration, including the latest statistical data, summary of policy developments and shifts toward anti-immigrant politics and Islamophobia- A brand new chapter on Categories of Migration used to describe migrants and analyse migration, including a discussion on the topical issue of climate refugees- Extended discussion of the impacts of migration and development in origin countries in a new separate chapter at the end of the book- Improved coverage of migration trends in the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe and Central Asia- Offers a better balance between Western and non-Western regions and perspectives on migration- Draws on up-to-date global data on migration and migration policies- A Migration Policy Toolbox, providing a comprehensive overview of different types of migration policies- A new glossary with definitions of key terms in migration, which are also highlighted throughout the textAccompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/the-age-of-migration-6th-edition. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.The Age of Migration is published by Bloomsbury Academic. In the United States and its dependencies, Canada, Mexico and the Philippines, it is distributed under licence by Guildford Press. Author Biography Hein de Haas, PhD, is Professor of Sociology at the University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. He is a founding member and former director of the International Migration Institute (IMI) at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom, and now directs the IMI at its current home at the University of Amsterdam. Dr. de Haas is also Professor in migration and development at Maastricht University /United Nations University–MERIT. His research focuses on the linkages between migration and broader processes of social transformation and development in origin and destination countries.Stephen Castles, DPhil, was Honorary Professor of Sociology at the University of Sydney, Australia, before retiring in 2017, and served as the first director of the International Migration Institute at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom. His research has focused on international migration dynamics, global governance, migration and development, and migration trends in Africa, Asia, and Europe. Dr. Castless books and articles have been translated into many languages and have been highly influential in the development of international migration studies.Mark J. Miller, PhD, is Emma Smith Morris Professor Emeritus of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Delaware. He served as editor of the International Migration Review from 1983 to 2005. Dr. Miller has conducted research and consulted widely on comparative immigration and refugee policies, global migration, and migration and security. He is a recipient of the Francis Alison award, the highest honor extended to faculty by the University of Delaware. Details ISBN 1352007126 ISBN-13 9781352007121 Title The Age of Migration Author Hein de Haas, Stephen Castles, Mark J. Miller Format Paperback Year 2019 Pages 464 Edition 6th Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC GE_Item_ID:133319018; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. 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