Author: Douglas S. Massey
Publisher: Clarendon Press
ISBN: 0191584088
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
At the end of the 20th century nearly all developed nations have become countries of immigration, absorbing growing numbers of immigrants not only from developed regions, byt increasingly from developing nations of the Third World. Although international migration has come to play a central role in the social, economic, and demographic dynamics of both immigrant-sending and immigrant-receiving countries, social scientist have been slow to construct a comprehensive theory to explain it. Efforts at theoretical explanation have been fragmented by disciplinary, geographic, and methodological boudaries. Worlds in Motion seeks to overcome these schisms to create a comprehensive theory of international migration for the next century. After explicating the various propositions and hypotheses of current theories, and identifying area of complementarity and conflict, the authors review empirical research emanting from each of the world's principal international migration systems: North America, Western Europe, the Gulf, Asia and the Pacific, and the Southern Cone of South America. Using data from the 1980s, levels and patterns of migration within each system are described to define their structure and organization. Specific studies are then comprehensively surveyed to evaluate the fundamental propositions of neoclassical economics, the new economics of labour migration, segmented labour market theory, world systems theory, social capital theory, and the theory of cumulative causation. The various theories are also tested by applying them to the relationship between international migration and economic development. Although certain theories seem to function more effectively in certain systems, all contain elements of truth supported by empirical research. The task of the theorist is thus to identify which theories are most effective in accounting for international migration in the world today, and what regional and national circumstances lead to a predominance of one theoretical mechanism over another. The book concludes by offering an empirically-grounded theoretical synthesis to serve as a guide for researchers and policy-makers in the 21st century.
Worlds in Motion : Understanding International Migration at the End of the Millennium
Author: Douglas S. Massey
Publisher: Clarendon Press
ISBN: 0191584088
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
At the end of the 20th century nearly all developed nations have become countries of immigration, absorbing growing numbers of immigrants not only from developed regions, byt increasingly from developing nations of the Third World. Although international migration has come to play a central role in the social, economic, and demographic dynamics of both immigrant-sending and immigrant-receiving countries, social scientist have been slow to construct a comprehensive theory to explain it. Efforts at theoretical explanation have been fragmented by disciplinary, geographic, and methodological boudaries. Worlds in Motion seeks to overcome these schisms to create a comprehensive theory of international migration for the next century. After explicating the various propositions and hypotheses of current theories, and identifying area of complementarity and conflict, the authors review empirical research emanting from each of the world's principal international migration systems: North America, Western Europe, the Gulf, Asia and the Pacific, and the Southern Cone of South America. Using data from the 1980s, levels and patterns of migration within each system are described to define their structure and organization. Specific studies are then comprehensively surveyed to evaluate the fundamental propositions of neoclassical economics, the new economics of labour migration, segmented labour market theory, world systems theory, social capital theory, and the theory of cumulative causation. The various theories are also tested by applying them to the relationship between international migration and economic development. Although certain theories seem to function more effectively in certain systems, all contain elements of truth supported by empirical research. The task of the theorist is thus to identify which theories are most effective in accounting for international migration in the world today, and what regional and national circumstances lead to a predominance of one theoretical mechanism over another. The book concludes by offering an empirically-grounded theoretical synthesis to serve as a guide for researchers and policy-makers in the 21st century.
Publisher: Clarendon Press
ISBN: 0191584088
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
At the end of the 20th century nearly all developed nations have become countries of immigration, absorbing growing numbers of immigrants not only from developed regions, byt increasingly from developing nations of the Third World. Although international migration has come to play a central role in the social, economic, and demographic dynamics of both immigrant-sending and immigrant-receiving countries, social scientist have been slow to construct a comprehensive theory to explain it. Efforts at theoretical explanation have been fragmented by disciplinary, geographic, and methodological boudaries. Worlds in Motion seeks to overcome these schisms to create a comprehensive theory of international migration for the next century. After explicating the various propositions and hypotheses of current theories, and identifying area of complementarity and conflict, the authors review empirical research emanting from each of the world's principal international migration systems: North America, Western Europe, the Gulf, Asia and the Pacific, and the Southern Cone of South America. Using data from the 1980s, levels and patterns of migration within each system are described to define their structure and organization. Specific studies are then comprehensively surveyed to evaluate the fundamental propositions of neoclassical economics, the new economics of labour migration, segmented labour market theory, world systems theory, social capital theory, and the theory of cumulative causation. The various theories are also tested by applying them to the relationship between international migration and economic development. Although certain theories seem to function more effectively in certain systems, all contain elements of truth supported by empirical research. The task of the theorist is thus to identify which theories are most effective in accounting for international migration in the world today, and what regional and national circumstances lead to a predominance of one theoretical mechanism over another. The book concludes by offering an empirically-grounded theoretical synthesis to serve as a guide for researchers and policy-makers in the 21st century.
The Palgrave Handbook of Gender and Migration
Author: Claudia Mora
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030633470
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 541
Book Description
This handbook adopts a distinctively global and intersectional approach to gender and migration, as social class, race and ethnicity shape the process of migration in its multiple dimensions. A large range of topics exploring gender, sexuality and migration are presented, including feminist migration research, care, family, emotional labour, brain drain and gender, parenting, gendered geographies of power, modern slavery, women and refugee law, masculinities, and more. Scholars from North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania delve into institutional, normative, and day-to-day practices conditioning migrants ́ rights, opportunities and life chances based on material from around the world. This handbook will be of great interest to students and scholars across a range of disciplines, including Women’s and Gender Studies, Sociology, Sexuality Studies, Migration Studies, Politics, Social Policy, Public Policy, and Area Studies.
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030633470
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 541
Book Description
This handbook adopts a distinctively global and intersectional approach to gender and migration, as social class, race and ethnicity shape the process of migration in its multiple dimensions. A large range of topics exploring gender, sexuality and migration are presented, including feminist migration research, care, family, emotional labour, brain drain and gender, parenting, gendered geographies of power, modern slavery, women and refugee law, masculinities, and more. Scholars from North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania delve into institutional, normative, and day-to-day practices conditioning migrants ́ rights, opportunities and life chances based on material from around the world. This handbook will be of great interest to students and scholars across a range of disciplines, including Women’s and Gender Studies, Sociology, Sexuality Studies, Migration Studies, Politics, Social Policy, Public Policy, and Area Studies.
Population Distribution and Migration
Author: United Nations. Department of Economic and Social Affairs. Population Division
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
This publication presents numerous papers from experts in the field covering the broad areas of: patterns of population distribution & development; social, environmental & policy aspects; international migration trends & prospects; & social, economic & political aspects of international migration. Population Distribution & Migration also presents papers from such bodies as: the Economic & Social Commission for Asia & the Pacific, the Economic & Social Commission for Latin America & the Caribbean, the International Labour Organization, the United Nations Centre for Human Settlements, the Food & Agriculture Organization, the World Health Organization & the International Organization for Migration, among others.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
This publication presents numerous papers from experts in the field covering the broad areas of: patterns of population distribution & development; social, environmental & policy aspects; international migration trends & prospects; & social, economic & political aspects of international migration. Population Distribution & Migration also presents papers from such bodies as: the Economic & Social Commission for Asia & the Pacific, the Economic & Social Commission for Latin America & the Caribbean, the International Labour Organization, the United Nations Centre for Human Settlements, the Food & Agriculture Organization, the World Health Organization & the International Organization for Migration, among others.
Latin American Population History Newsletter
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Latin America
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Latin America
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
Italian Americans in Transition
Author: American Italian Historical Association. Conference
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Italian Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Italian Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
ICM Latin American migration journal
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Latin America
Languages : es
Pages : 744
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Latin America
Languages : es
Pages : 744
Book Description
Population Index
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Demography
Languages : en
Pages : 950
Book Description
Annotated bibliography covering books, journal articles, working papers, and other material on topics in population and demography.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Demography
Languages : en
Pages : 950
Book Description
Annotated bibliography covering books, journal articles, working papers, and other material on topics in population and demography.
DOCPAL Resúmenes sobre población en América Latina
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Latin America
Languages : es
Pages : 958
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Latin America
Languages : es
Pages : 958
Book Description
Bibliographic Guide to Latin American Studies
Author: Benson Latin American Collection
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Catalogs, Union
Languages : en
Pages : 976
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Catalogs, Union
Languages : en
Pages : 976
Book Description
Panorama actual de las migraciones en América Latina
Author: Alejandro Canales Cerón
Publisher: Universidad de Guadalajara
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : es
Pages : 460
Book Description
Publisher: Universidad de Guadalajara
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : es
Pages : 460
Book Description