The age of migration : international population movements in the modern world / Stephen Castles, Mark J. Miller.
"This work offers a global perspective on the nature of migration flows, why they take place, and their consequences for states and societies around the world. Chapters provide up-to-date descriptions and comparative analyses of major migration regions in the North and South. The role of popula...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Guilford Press,
©2009.
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| Edition: | 4th ed., Rev. & updated. |
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| Summary: | "This work offers a global perspective on the nature of migration flows, why they take place, and their consequences for states and societies around the world. Chapters provide up-to-date descriptions and comparative analyses of major migration regions in the North and South. The role of population movements in the formation of ethnic minority groups is examined, as is the impact of growing ethnic diversity on economies, cultures, and political institutions. User-friendly features include accessible boxed examples, tables, and maps."--BOOK JACKET. |
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| Physical Description: | xviii, 369 pages : maps ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 313-349) and indexes. |
| ISBN: | 9781606230701 (hardcover : alk. paper) 1606230700 (hardcover : alk. paper) 9781606230695 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1606230697 (pbk. : alk. paper) |