International migration and social theory / Karen O'Reilly
- Bib ID:
- 6039379
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- O'Reilly, Karen
- Description:
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- Basingstoke [UK] ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2012
- xi, 182 p. ; 24 cm.
- ISBN:
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- 9780230221314
- 0230221319
- 9780230221307
- 0230221300
- Series:
- Themes in social theory.
- Summary:
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"Affecting millions across the globe every day, international migration encompasses a wide range of issues, from individual upheaval to government policy. Examining how migration has been theorized and using empirical examples to explore hot topics, this book shows how migration cuts to the heart of notions of identity, home and belonging"--
- Full contents:
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- Machine generated contents note:
- IntroductionPractice Theory: A Framework for International Migration ResearchTheories and Perspectives in MigrationLifestyle Migration: British Migration to Spain's Coastal AreasLabour Migration: Mexican Labour Migration to the United StatesDomestic Labour Migration: Filipina Domestic Labour Migration to Hong KongRefugees and Forced Migration: Refugee Children in the United KingdomConclusion.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 167-178) and index.
- Subject:
- Also Titled:
- International migration & social theory.
- Copyright:
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- Publication date:
- 2012
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