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The age of migration: international population movements in the modern world
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International migration is a central feature of the contemporary world. The fifth edition aims to provide an up‑to‑date comprehensive assessment of international population movements and their consequences. The book incorporates recent developments such as the global economic crisis and climate change, contextualizes key theories and history, offers extensive regional case studies, and provides a companion website with additional resources.
International migration is a central feature of the contemporary world. The fifth edition of this leading text has been substantially revised to provide an up-to-date and comprehensive assessment of the nature, extent and dimensions of international population movements, as well as of their consequences. Taking full account of the latest developments, including the impact of the global economic crisis and the relationship of globalization to migration, this text firmly contextualizes the main issues, theories and history that contribute to the field. This latest edition has extensive coverage of regional case studies, as well as additional material that examines the effect of climate change on migration. The book's companion website helps to consolidate learning by providing additional resources, including further case studies, links to external web-pages and a web-only chapter.