Key Concepts in Migration
- David Bartram - University of Leicester, UK
- Maritsa V Poros - The City College Of New York, CUNY
- Pierre Monforte - University of Leicester, UK
SAGE Key Concepts series
- Nancy Foner, City University of New York
"This very useful and authoritative compendium explicates thirty-eight concepts central to analysis of international migration. It is accessible to undergraduate students and even can enrich graduate courses. It nicely complements books like The Age of Migration or Exceptional People. Concision is a virtue!"
- Mark J. Miller, University of Delaware
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
Detailed study of a wide range of considerations on migration
The book provides an outstanding overview on current topics currently debated in migration research with very useful references for individual research.
The material in the book does not align with the core elements of the module.
The module is for level 6 students and the book would be more relevant to Level 4 students.
Very clear introduction to the basic concepts of migration and integration. It is especially recommended for students of different levels (pre-graduate and post-graduate ). The recommended bibliography for each concept is sufficient for these levels.
Improvement: In a possible second revision some important concepts could be incorporated (identity, interculturalism, stereotypes and prejudice, racism , etc ... )
Provides a solid foundation for migration research and study
A specialised text which looks at key issues linked to migration in an analytical yet accessible way; key concepts are clearly defined. A text perhaps more suitable for post-graduate programmes.
This is a god textbook which is very useful for introducing undergraduate Sociology students to concepts related to contemporary migration. Covers very wide range of migration related topics and reflects a wide range of research on international migration.
The book is excellent but... on such a topic, you couldn't neglect references in French, Spanish, German or even Italian. The bibliography is not enough open for an ESSENTIAL book on migrations.
Migration has become a buzzword, not only among scholars, but also among politicians and the public at large. This book provides the reader with a wide range of key concepts that are relevant in the field. Each chapter starts with a short definition and ends with a concise list of further key readings. In summary, this book is well suited for undergraduate students and everyone else who wants to learn more about migration in a well structured and time efficient way.
It's well adapted to undergraduate students. Systematic.
