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

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

Overview

Long established as the leading textbook on migration and used by students and scholars alike all over the world, this fully revised and updated sixth edition continues to offer an authoritative and cutting-edge account of migration flows, why they occur, and their consequences for both origin and destination societies. International migration is one of the most emotive issues of our times, reforging societies around the world and shaping debates on security, national identity and sovereignty in profound ways. The expert authors of this book provide a truly global and interdisciplinary introduction to this perennially important topic, with chapters covering all of the world's regions and spanning the nineteenth century to the present day. Exploring the significance of migration in relation to recent events and emerging trends, from the policies of the European Union to the Great Recession, this text helps to shed light on the often large gap between the rhetoric and realities of migration.

For students of migration studies in disciplines as wide ranging as politics, sociology, geography, area studies, anthropology and history this is an indispensable guide, whether already familiar with the subject matter or approaching the topic for the first time.

New to this Edition:
- Charts the contemporary politics of migration, including the latest statistical data, summary of policy developments and shifts toward anti-immigrant politics and Islamophobia
- A brand new chapter on Categories of Migration used to describe migrants and analyse migration, including a discussion on the topical issue of 'climate refugees'
- Extended discussion of the impacts of migration and development in origin countries in a new separate chapter at the end of the book
- Improved coverage of migration trends in the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe and Central Asia
- Offers a better balance between Western and non-Western regions and perspectives on migration
- Draws on up-to-date global data on migration and migration policies
- A 'Migration Policy Toolbox', providing a comprehensive overview of different types of migration policies
- A new glossary with definitions of key terms in migration, which are also highlighted throughout the text

The Age of Migration is published by Bloomsbury Academic. In the United States and its dependencies, Canada, Mexico and the Philippines, it is distributed under licence by Guildford Press.
https://www.guilford.com/books/The-Age-of-Migration/Castles-Haas-Miller/9781462513116

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781350311732
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	11/21/2019
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Format:	eBook
Pages:	446
Sales rank:	795,477
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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.
Hein de Haas, PhD, is Professor of Sociology at the University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Stephen Castles, DPhil, was Honorary Professor of Sociology at the University of Sydney, Australia, before retiring in 2017.
Mark J. Miller, PhD, is Emma Smith Morris Professor Emeritus of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Delaware, USA.

Table of Contents

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: Global Migration Futures.

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 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

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