Global History and Migrations (Paperback)

Humans have been on the move for millennia. They have done so slowly as well as quickly, sometimes involuntarily, sometimes transported by force, often relocated at great cost in lives, but they have always moved. Over the centuries, improved transportation has eased the movement, even in the face of man-made or natural obstacles. But in modern times, migration has accelerated and its reach has become truly global.Whether it is Turkish "gastarbeiter" in Germany, Japanese "Nisei" in Seattle, Filipinos in Kuwait, or Haitians in Brooklyn, the costs and benefits of human mobility on such a wide and rapid scale are hotly debated. "Global History and Migrations, " the second volume of the Global History Series, explores the historical background of this issue by focusing on recent history, a time when human movements have been at their most dynamic. This book provides a rich, cross-cultural foundation for a more enlightened understanding of migration and its role in the unfolding shape of global history.

General

Imprint:	WestviewPress
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	November 1996
First published:	1997
Authors:	Gungwu Wang
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 27mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	319
ISBN-13:	978-0-8133-3124-9
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Population & demography > Immigration & emigration Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political control & freedoms > Human rights > Civil rights & citizenship Books > History > World history > General Promotions
LSN:	0-8133-3124-2
Barcode:	9780813331249

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