Key Concepts in Migration (Paperback)

"This very useful and authoritative compendium explicates thirty-eight concepts central to analysis of international migration. It is accessible to undergraduate students and even can enrich graduate courses. It nicely complements books like The Age of Migration or Exceptional People. Concision is a virtue " - Mark J. Miller, University of Delaware "An essential introduction to migration that is international in scope and rigorous in its attention to the scholars, nuances and debates in the field." - Maggie O'Neill, Durham University "Demonstrates that the study of international migration has really come of age. From acculturation to undocumented immigration, the authors consider more than three dozen concepts at the heart of migration studies. Clearly written in a highly readable style, the book is a valuable resource for students and scholars alike." - Nancy Foner, City University of New York This book provides lucid and intuitive explanations of the most important migration concepts as used in classrooms, among policymakers, and in popular and academic discourse. Arguing that there is a clear need for a better public understanding of migration, it sets out to clarify the field by exploring relevant concepts in a direct and engaging way. Each concept: Includes an easy to understand definition Provides real-world examples Gives suggestions for further reading Is carefully cross-referenced to other related concepts It is an ideal resource for undergraduate and post-graduate students studying migration in sociology, politics, development and throughout the social sciences, as well as scholars in the field and practitioners in governmental and non-governmental organizations.

General

Imprint:	Sage Publications Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Sage Key Concepts Series
Release date:	May 2014
First published:	2014
Authors:	David Bartram • Maritsa Poros • Pierre Monforte
Dimensions:	242 x 170 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	184
ISBN-13:	978-0-85702-079-6
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Population & demography > Immigration & emigration
LSN:	0-85702-079-X
Barcode:	9780857020796

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