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

by Hein de Haas PhD, Stephen Castles DPhil, Mark J. Miller PhD

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781462542895
Publisher:	Guilford Publications, Inc.
Publication date:	01/16/2020
Edition description:	Sixth Edition
Pages:	443
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.10(d)

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.

Table of Contents

List of Figures
List of Tables
List of Maps
List of Boxes
Preface to the Sixth Edition
Note on Migration Statistics
The Age of Migration Website
List of Abbreviations
1. Introduction
2. Categories of Migration
3. Theories of Migration
4. Migration, Ethnicity and Identity
5. International Migration before 1945
6. Migration in Europe since 1945
7. Migration in the Americas
8. Migration in the Asia-Pacific Region
9. Migration in Africa and the Middle East
10. The State, Politics and Migration
11. The Evolution and Effectiveness of Migration Policies
12. Migrants and Minorities in the Labour Force
13. New Ethnic Minorities and Society
14. Migration and Development in Origin Societies
15. Conclusion
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
 
 

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

The Age of Migration offers the most comprehensive guide to understanding global migration patterns, both historically and in the present day, and the latest edition only confirms this assessment. Drawing expertly on the latest theories and evidence, the authors illuminate the causes of international migration as well as the consequences for the societies that send and receive the resulting flows of people. Their critical assessment of the policies by which nations attempt to manage these flows is a must-read for policy makers and the public alike. – Douglas S. Massey, Princeton University, USA

At a time when migration has become profoundly integral to social, economic and political change across the global stage, The Age of Migration gives us an incisive, state-of-the-art, yet accessible account of migratory processes and their implications for increasingly interconnected and diversifying societies. Updated with recent statistics and expanded to include forms of mobility linked to education, marriage, retirement and temporary labour migration, the sixth edition confirms its longstanding place on the book shelves of scholars and students of global migrations. – Brenda Yeoh, National University of Singapore

For scholars and students alike, The Age of Migration remains the most comprehensive guide to global mobility. The authors bring clarity to this complex phenomenon by addressing key theories and debates, regional patterns and histories, and emergent developments. The sixth edition, simply outstanding, updates this essential resource with new sections on emigration and migration governance, among others. – Kristin Surak, SOAS, UK

The latest edition of The Age of Migration provides an expanded and detailed assessment of global migration patterns within a comparative context. It provides a sophisticated account of how these patterns speak back to and are informed by theories of migration. This will make a great addition to scholars and students of migration. – Vince Marotta, Deakin University, Australia

Theoretically sophisticated and empirically wide-ranging, The Age of Migration keeps on getting better with each edition. With new, revised and updated chapters this is essentially a new book. Whether as core or background reading, using this textbook in your migration course is a no-brainer. – Maarten Vink, Maastricht University, the Netherlands

Migration is a transformative force. At a time when it seems that everybody has an opinion on international migration, The Age of Migration remains the go-to reference to learn about international migration in many of its aspects – it reliably informs and solidly sobers a field of knowledge that is often riddled with prejudice. The sixth edition combines consistency of argument with exposition of data that broadens beyond an exclusive Western-centric perspective and is more expansive on a variety of theoretical lenses woven through the chapters through which learning about and understanding of international migration can be approached. The Age of Migration occupies a central place in migration studies. – Christina Oelgemoller, Loughborough University, UK

By now a classic text on international migration, this sixth edition of The Age of Migration is the best so far. Understanding cross-border mobility is one of the major challenges of the 21st century, and this volume sets the gold standard for studies of migration across both the Western and the non-Western world. A must read for students, scholars, and policymakers alike. – Gerasimos Tsourapas, University of Birmingham, UK

The authors have updated the fifth edition to produce this definitive text on migration. New sections ensure that the book offers a rigorous and critical analysis of migration covering migration theories, patterns of migration, gender and migration and much more besides. Consequently, it will be useful to students, researchers and policymakers alike. The book challenges popular myths about migration, including that it is a peculiarity to the modern age, offering robust evidence to dispel such misconceptions. I strongly recommend The Age of Migration. – Ruth McAreavey, Newcastle University, UK

The Age of Migration remains the most comprehensive book on contemporary international migration to date, and has become a key text for both students and instructors of migration around the world. This sixth edition is further enriched by drawing attention to internal migration, migration and climate change, as well as excellent coverage of migration and development in origin societies, whilst also emphasising the importance of cross-cutting issues such as gender, race and racism. Above all, the effort to de-centre the Eurocentric experience in migration studies is a much-needed contribution to de-colonisation debates that are long overdue. The book is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand contemporary global migrations and their role in transforming societies. An excellent resource! – Julie Vullnetari, University of Southampton, UK

The updated version of The Age of Migration is perhaps the most comprehensive book available for studies in migration and migration literature more broadly. While drawing on earlier versions, the authors have significantly added and updated migration dynamics that impact twenty-first-century global migration experiences, allowing contemporary readers to engage with migration issues that are real to them and their world today. The comprehensive coverage of global migration processes, the language and re-structuring of the content, the accessibility and readability of the material, and the use of up-to-date data and examples mean that students can selectively and effectively draw from different parts of the book related to their particular interest or the focus of the undergraduate course curriculum. – David Radford, University of South Australia

In times such as ours, in which migration has become a divisive topic that dominates public debates around the world, there is a dire need for facts, for a careful consideration of the multiplicity and complexity of issues that come under the umbrella term of migration. The Age of Migration introduces the reader to the ‘deep’ story of migration – it shows us that it is inconceivable to disregard the social and economic forces that lie behind the movement of people across borders, that the world is interconnected and its problems cannot be treated in isolation. It is truly an enjoyable and engaging book that will be fascinating both to the first-year student, the postgraduate interested in comparative research and the seasoned migration-focused academic. – Neli Demireva, University of Essex, UK

Editorial Reviews

"The Age of Migration has become the leading text for understanding the complexities of migration in the modern world. The sixth edition engages cutting-edge theory and empirical research from all disciplines studying migration, including sociology, political science, anthropology, history, and geography. It provides a balanced yet critical analysis of the contemporary global dynamics of migration and the effects on societies, migrants, and non-migrants. This book continues to be the definitive work for students, scholars, and professionals concerned with the causes of modern migrations and their interactions with processes of development and social change."—Jacqueline Hagan, PhD, Kenan Distinguished Professor of Sociology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

"This authoritative text, now in its sixth edition, is ideal for undergraduate- and graduate-level classes. It is the number-one choice for anyone who wants to gain a profound understanding of migration and displacement—two of the most significant topics of the 21st century. The authors, who are among the world's top experts in the field, have drawn on their decades of scholarship and insights as migration policy consultants to create this valuable book."—Martin Geiger, PhD, Associate Professor of Politics of Human Migration and Mobility, Carleton University, Canada

"The Age of Migration offers the most comprehensive guide to understanding global migration patterns, both historically and in the present day, and the sixth edition only confirms this assessment. Drawing expertly on the latest theories and evidence, the authors illuminate the causes of international migration as well as the consequences for the societies that send and receive the resulting flows of people. Their critical assessment of the policies by which nations attempt to manage these flows is a 'must read' for policymakers and the public alike."—Douglas S. Massey, PhD, Henry G. Bryant Professor of Sociology and Public Affairs, Princeton University

"Fundamental reading for students and professionals in any field who want a truly global perspective on migration. The updated sixth edition provides a multidisciplinary, comprehensive, and nuanced account, emphasizing both economic and political dimensions of the migration process. The Age of Migration should be adopted in both undergraduate and graduate courses on immigration, politics, and race and ethnicity."—Greta Gilbertson, PhD, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Fordham University

“A 'must read' for anyone who wants to understand global trends and dynamics in international migration. The Age of Migration brings high-quality research and sound theoretical exposition to the contested field of international migration studies. The quality of the information and the lack of unfounded generalizations are the best features of this book, which is why it is often used as a reference book by students. If in doubt, look it up in The Age of Migration!”—Burcu Akan Ellis, PhD, Department of International Relations, San Francisco State University

From the Publisher

This latest [sixth] edition of The Age of Migration, covering the theories, policies, and politics that surround migration, is perhaps the single best set of analyses available in one volume. The amount of data summarized in charts, graphs, and figures that describe migration in all of its forms, particularly economic and cultural, is rich with accessible information. Impressive and heuristic maps depict migration flows with superimposed dark lines of movement both within and between continents, and the detailed presentation of migration from Africa, Asia, and now the former Soviet bloc is replete with current economic and demographic data….Highly Recommended. All readership levels.

Choice Reviews

"A lively volume that nicely weaves together the literatures on international migration and ethnic relations….This is an informative, stimulating overview of international migration and links with critical issues surrounding the emergence of multicultural societies." (on the first edition)

Growth and Change

"The way the text is written—with a lack of jargon and with key concepts carefully explained—makes it…especially valuable for undergraduates, but its wide range and authoritative voice make it equally useful as a primer for graduate students and ready reference for academics and migration experts." (on the fourth edition)

Ethnic and Racial Studies

"A synthetic, widely ranging, and accessible account of international migration, which goes beyond the where, when, and why to speak to the complex ways in which migration changes society....The real contribution of this book is...its linking of migration and social change in a historic and constructive way." (on the first edition)

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