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Book SynopsisDiscover the origins and consequences of human movement over time, from the 16th-century Age of Discovery to 21st-century immigration politics.This book examines the complex forces behind international migration and the enormous impact it is having on our globalized world. Chapters cover both the challenges and opportunities associated with migration in a broad selection of countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, and Oceania. Readers will find in-depth analysis of such recent events as the Ukrainian refugee crisis, violence against immigrants in South Africa, support for right-wing political parties in Germany, Australia''s use of offshore detention centers, and the Trump administration''s efforts to curb immigration. Readers will also uncover the historical antecedents to the modern landscape of human migration, including the push for colonization and the exploitation and horrors of the slave trade. The book also investigates the profound impact that
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments List of Abbreviations 1. Introduction: Living on a Broken Planet 2. Origins and Causes of Human Migration 3. Migration’s Global Impact 4. Responses to Global Migration 5. Future Implications of Global Migration Recommended Readings Index
