Introduction to International Migration introduces students to
state-of-the-art knowledge on international migration, a
contemporary issue of central importance to virtually all countries
around the globe. Original chapters by prominent women migration
scholars cover a complex and multifaceted issue area including
various types of migration, the mechanisms of migration governance,
the impact of migration on both host and home societies, the
migrants themselves in a transnational space, and the nexus between
migration and other aspects of globalization. Key topics include
labor, gender, citizenship, public opinion, development, security,
climate, and ethics. Refugee flows are tracked from beginning to
end. Photos, figures, text boxes with real-world examples,
discussion questions, and recommended readings provide pedagogical
structure for each chapter. Intended as a core text for courses on
migration and immigration and a supplement to more general courses
in global studies, this book is appropriate for both undergraduate
and graduate students in the variety of disciplines that deal with
the challenges of international migration. Special Features
Consistently structured original chapters by notable scholars
include an Introduction, Empirical Overview, Theoretical Evolution,
Continuing Issues, and Summary for every chapter. Chapter pedagogy
includes Discussion Questions, Suggested Readings, and References
as well as a Data Appendix for the book. Photos with thematic
captions and Text Boxes on hot topics round out the visual and
substantive appeal of the text.
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