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The leading text in the field, this incisive, authoritative 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. New to This Edition* Fully revised and expanded with current information and analysis.* New chapters on development and on security.* Covers national and international policy developments.* Incorporates new approaches, such as transnational theory. * The companion website (www.age-of-migration.com) features an online-only chapter, additional case studies, migration studies links, and periodic updates.

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Scholarly and highly recommended reading for anyone who wants to understand immigration by Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)

5 Stars
April 13, 2009
Hundreds of years ago, it was uncommon for someone to leave their home country at any point in their lives. Now in an updated and expanded fourth edition, "The Age of Migration: International Population Movements in the Modern World" takes a look at modern population trends and how people all over the world are emigrating and immigrating to new places in search of jobs, opportunities, or other reasons. With a scope on the world as a whole, it tracks the trends of moving, and the new fourth edition includes extra chapters on the developing world and how international security has began to come into play. "The Age of Migration" is scholarly and highly recommended reading for anyone who wants to understand immigration.

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