The Age of Migration: International Population Movements in the Modern World

Migration is a central dynamic in globalization that is recasting contemporary states and societies in distinctive, powerful ways. Now with more balanced coverage of Western and non-Western regions, this leading text has been revised and updated with the latest theories, policy information, and interdisciplinary research. The book explores the causes, dynamics, and consequences of international population movements, as well as the experiences of migrants themselves. Chapters examine migration trends and patterns in all major world regions, how migration transforms both destination and origin societies, and the effects of migration and increasing ethnic diversity on national identity and politics. Useful pedagogical features include boxed case studies; extensive tables, graphs, and maps; end-of-chapter Guides to Further Reading; and a companion website (www.age-of-migration.com) with additional case studies, interactive flashcards, and other resources for students and instructors.

New to This Edition
*A wealth of new data, increased attention to non-Western regions and perspectives, and stronger analysis of long-term trends.
*Chapter critically evaluating different categories used to describe migrants and analyze migration, including a myth-busting discussion of "climate refugees."
*Chapter on the evolution and effectiveness of migration policies.
*Chapter on how migration affects origin countries.
*Expanded coverage of the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe.
*Analyses of timely topics, including anti-immigrant politics and Islamophobia; migration policies under Trump; large-scale refugee movements; the growth of new types of mobility for such purposes as education, marriage or retirement; and the tools governments use to control migration (the "Migration Policy Toolbox").
*Glossary of key terms, which are highlighted throughout the text.


Author: Hein de Haas, Stephen Castles, Mark J. Miller
Publisher: Guilford Publications
Published: 01/16/2020
Pages: 443
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.70lbs
Size: 9.40h x 6.60w x 1.40d
ISBN: 9781462542895


Review Citation(s):
Choice 11/01/2020

About the Author
Hein de Haas, PhD, is Professor of Sociology at the University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. He is a founding member and former director of the International Migration Institute (IMI) at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom, and now directs the IMI at its current home at the University of Amsterdam. Dr. de Haas is also Professor in Migration and Development at Maastricht University /United Nations University-MERIT. His research focuses on the linkages between migration and broader processes of social transformation and development in origin and destination countries.

Stephen Castles, DPhil, was Honorary Professor of Sociology at the University of Sydney, Australia, before retiring in 2017, and served as the first director of the International Migration Institute at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom. His research has focused on international migration dynamics, global governance, migration and development, and migration trends in Africa, Asia, and Europe. Dr. Castles's books and articles have been translated into many languages and have been highly influential in the development of international migration studies.

Mark J. Miller, PhD, is Emma Smith Morris Professor Emeritus of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Delaware. He served as editor of the International Migration Review from 1983 to 2005. Dr. Miller has conducted research and consulted widely on comparative immigration and refugee policies, global migration, and migration and security. He is a recipient of the Francis Alison award, the highest honor extended to faculty by the University of Delaware.