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001 2013027895
003 DLC
005 20150523080838.0
008 130724s2014 nyuab b 001 0 eng
010 $a 2013027895
020 $a9781462513116 (pbk.)
040 $aDLC$beng$cDLC$dDLC$erda
042 $apcc
050 00 $aJV6032$b.C37 2014
082 00 $a304.8/2$223
084 $aSOC007000$aPOL033000$aSOC015000$aSOC026000$2bisacsh
100 1 $aCastles, Stephen.
245 14 $aThe age of migration :$binternational population movements in the modern world /$cStephen Castles, Hein de Haas, and Mark J. Miller.
250 $aFifth edition.
264 1 $aNew York :$bGuilford Press,$c[2014]
300 $axvii, 401 pages :$billustrations, maps ;$c24 cm
336 $atext$2rdacontent
337 $aunmediated$2rdamedia
338 $avolume$2rdacarrier
520 $a" The leading text in the field, this authoritative work offers a global perspective on the nature of migration flows, why they occur, and their consequences for both origin and destination societies. Chapters provide up-to-date descriptions and comparative analyses of major migration regions in the North and South. The role of population movements in the formation of ethnic minority groups is examined, as is the impact of growing ethnic diversity on economies, cultures, and political institutions. Useful pedagogical features include accessible boxed examples, tables, maps, and suggestions for further reading. The companion website features an online-only chapter, additional case studies, links to relevant resources, and periodic updates. New to This Edition *Thoroughly revised with the latest information, analysis, theoretical developments, and policies. *Addresses the impact of the global economic crisis since 2008. *Covers the effects of climate change on migration and security. *Discusses new types of labor migration; marriage migration; new areas of origin, transit, and destination; and other current trends"--$cProvided by publisher.
520 $a"The leading text in the field, this authoritative work offers a global perspective on the nature of migration flows, why they occur, and their consequences for both origin and destination societies. Chapters provide up-to-date descriptions and comparative analyses of major migration regions in the North and South. The role of population movements in the formation of ethnic minority groups is examined, as is the impact of growing ethnic diversity on economies, cultures, and political institutions. Useful pedagogical features include accessible boxed examples, tables, maps, and suggestions for further reading. The companion website features an online-only chapter, additional case studies, links to relevant resources, and periodic updates"--$cProvided by publisher.
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505 8 $aMachine generated contents note: Preface to the Fifth Edition -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Theories of Migration -- 3. How Migration Transforms Societies -- 4. International Migration before 1945 -- 5. Migration in Europe since 1945 -- 6. Migration in the Americas -- 7. Migration in the Asia-Pacific Region -- 8. Migration in Africa and the Middle East -- 9. Migration, Security and the Debate on Climate Change -- 10. The State and International Migration: The Quest for Control -- 11. Migrants and Minorities in the Labour Force -- 12. New Ethnic Minorities and Society -- 13. Immigrants and Politics -- 14. Conclusion: Migration in the Twenty-First Century.
650 0 $aEmigration and immigration.
650 7 $aSOCIAL SCIENCE / Emigration & Immigration.$2bisacsh
650 7 $aPOLITICAL SCIENCE / Globalization.$2bisacsh
650 7 $aSOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Geography.$2bisacsh
650 7 $aSOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General.$2bisacsh
700 1 $aHaas, Hein de,$d1969-
700 1 $aMiller, Mark J.