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Key concepts in migration

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Sage Key ConceptsPublication details: Los Angeles Sage 2014Description: vi, 171 pISBN:
  • 9780857020796
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 304.8  B2K3
Summary: This book provides lucid and intuitive explanations of the most important migration concepts as used in classrooms, among policymakers, and in popular and academic discourse. Arguing that there is a clear need for a better public understanding of migration, it sets out to clarify the field by exploring relevant concepts in a direct and engaging way. Each concept: Includes an easy to understand definition Provides real-world examples Gives suggestions for further reading Is carefully cross-referenced to other related concepts It is an ideal resource for undergraduate and post-graduate students studying migration in sociology, politics, development and throughout the social sciences, as well as scholars in the field and practitioners in governmental and non-governmental organizations. (http://www.sagepub.in/books/Book235105?siteId=sage-india&prodTypes=Books&q=9780857020789&pageTitle=productsSearch)
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This book provides lucid and intuitive explanations of the most important migration concepts as used in classrooms, among policymakers, and in popular and academic discourse. Arguing that there is a clear need for a better public understanding of migration, it sets out to clarify the field by exploring relevant concepts in a direct and engaging way. Each concept:

Includes an easy to understand definition
Provides real-world examples
Gives suggestions for further reading
Is carefully cross-referenced to other related concepts

It is an ideal resource for undergraduate and post-graduate students studying migration in sociology, politics, development and throughout the social sciences, as well as scholars in the field and practitioners in governmental and non-governmental organizations.

(http://www.sagepub.in/books/Book235105?siteId=sage-india&prodTypes=Books&q=9780857020789&pageTitle=productsSearch)

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