The age of migration : international population movements in the modern world
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The age of migration : international population movements in the modern world
Macmillan, 1998
2nd ed
- : hard
- : pbk
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First ed. published in 1993
Bibliography: p. 303-325
Includes index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
On the eve of the 21st century, international migration has become a major factor in economic and political change. Millions of people move as workers, settlers or refugees, affecting all regions of the world. The new cultural diversity is challenging national borders and identity. This work analyzes population movements and their consequences on a global level. This new edition has been completely revised and updated with substantially increased coverage of new migrations in Africa, Latin America and Asia.
Table of Contents
Introduction - The Migratory Process and the Formation of Ethnic Minorities - International Migration before 1945 - Migration to Highly-developed Countries since 1945 - The Next Waves: The Globalisation of International Migration - New Migration in the Asia-Pacific Region - Migrants and Minorities in the Labour Force - The Migratory Process: A Comparison of Australia and Germany - New Ethnic Minorities and Society - Immigrant Politics - Conclusion: Migration in the New World Order
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