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International migration and social theory / Karen O'Reilly.

O'Reilly, Karen.
2012
304.8 O66i 2012
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Title
International migration and social theory / Karen O'Reilly.
Author
O'Reilly, Karen.
ISBN
9780230221314 (pbk.)
0230221319 (pbk.)
9780230221307 (hbk.)
0230221300 (hbk.)
Imprint
Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2012.
Language
English
Description
xi, 182 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Other Standard Identifiers
7297382
Call Number
304.8 O66i 2012
System Control No.
(OCoLC)776773156
(OCoLC)776773156
Summary
"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"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 167-178) and index.
Formatted Contents Note
Introduction: international migration and social theory
Practice theory: a framework for international migration research
Theories and perspectives in migration
Lifestyle migration: British migration to Spain's coastal areas
Labour migration: Mexican labour migration to the United States
Domestic labour migration: Filipina migration to Hong Kong
Refugees and forced migration: refugee children in the United Kingdom
Conclusion and summary of key points.
Series
Traditions in social theory.
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