Global Migration
The Basics

Description
Migration is a politically sensitive topic and an important aspect of contentious debates about social and cultural diversity, economic stability, terrorism, globalization, and nationalism.Global Migration: The Basicsexamines:
- history and geography of global migration
- the role of migrants in society
- impact of migrants on the economy and the political system
- policy challenges that need to be faced in confronting a rapidly changing world economy and society.
This book challenges students of geography, political science, public policy, sociology, and economics to look beyond the rhetoric and consider the real and basic facts about migration. Through detailed examinations of the scholarly literature, demographic patterns, and public policy debates,Global Migration: The Basicsexposes readers to the underlying causes and consequences of migration.
About this Author
Bernadette Hanlonis Assistant Professor in the City and Regional Planning Program in the Knowlton School of Architecture at The Ohio State University.
Thomas J. Vicino
is Associate Professor of Political Science at Northeastern University in Boston, where he is also affiliated with the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs.
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