Concepedia

Concept

human mobility

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9.9K

Authors

2.5K

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About

Human mobility is a central concept and multidisciplinary research field focused on the spatiotemporal movement of individuals and populations. It encompasses diverse forms of circulation and displacement across various geographical scales, from daily commutes to long-term migration. This field investigates the drivers, patterns, processes, and consequences of human movement, considering the complex interplay of socio-economic, political, environmental, technological, and individual factors that shape it. Understanding human mobility is critical for addressing global challenges such as urbanization, resource management, public health, social inequality, and policy development across various sectors.

Top Authors

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WA

University of California, Los Angeles

EB

University of California, Los Angeles

GP

Durham University

MS

Drexel University

MV

Delft University of Technology

Top Institutions

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University of Oxford

Oxford, United Kingdom

University of California, Los Angeles

Los Angeles, United States

Harvard University

Cambridge, United States

University of Washington

Seattle, United States

University of Wisconsin–Madison

Madison, United States