In recent years, global migration has transformed in terms of its
numbers and reach, its political significance, and its impact. The
rising rates of international migration have been matched by growing
public and media interest around the world. Today, the political and
media attention on migration and greater public interest and concern
feed into an international debate that is all too often poorly
informed and one-sided. This Very Short Introduction looks at the
phenomenon of international human migration - both legal and illegal -
and offers an objective stance on the topic, and its benefits and
challenges. Khalid Koser reveals the opportunities migration presents
that must be taken advantage of in the current economic climate, and
debunks common myths to demonstrate that society, as we now know it,
cannot function without migrants. Using interviews with migrants from
around the world, Koser presents the human side of issues such as
asylum, human trafficking, migrant smuggling, and the international
labour force, inviting readers to come to their own conclusions on the
international migration situation today. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very
Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains
hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized
books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our
expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and
enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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ISBN
9780191068263
Publisert
2019
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
OUP Oxford
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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