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3. Connections
Kevin Kenny
in Diaspora: A Very Short Introduction
‘Connections’ examines how exile and alienation have unified diasporic groups throughout the world. Babylon, synonymous with ancient greatness, remains a byword for Jewish exile and sorrow ...
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6. The future of diaspora
Kevin Kenny
in Diaspora: A Very Short Introduction
‘The future of diaspora’ looks at what diaspora could mean in the years to come. When used by scholars, diaspora can homogenize a group or accentuate their differences. The term must be ...
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8. The future of international migration
Khalid Koser
in International Migration: A Very Short Introduction (2nd edn)
The evidence on the positive economic impact of migration has become stronger; yet anti-immigration politics and sentiments have increased. ‘The future of international migration’ explores ...
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5. A global concept
Kevin Kenny
in Diaspora: A Very Short Introduction
‘A global concept’ describes how scattered communities have formed new bonds of solidarity. Decolonization caused new kinds of migration to occur. Anti-Chinese sentiment in Indonesia and ...
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5. Irregular migration
Khalid Koser
in International Migration: A Very Short Introduction (2nd edn)
‘Irregular migration’ explores migration outside of established legal means. There are many ways for a migrant to be classed as irregular, but their motivations for leaving are the same as ...
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7. Migrants in society
Khalid Koser
in International Migration: A Very Short Introduction (2nd edn)
‘Migrants in society’ examines how migrants affect destination societies by considering the economic, political, social, and cultural impacts of immigration. Migrants are seen by some to ...
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4. Migration and development
Khalid Koser
in International Migration: A Very Short Introduction (2nd edn)
‘Migration and development’ assesses the effect of migration on development in origin countries. The main benefit to origin nations is remittance of money back to migrants’ families. This ...
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3. Migration and globalization
Khalid Koser
in International Migration: A Very Short Introduction (2nd edn)
‘Migration and globalization’ shows how international migration is an important dimension of globalization. Growing developmental, demographic, and democratic disparities provide powerful ...
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2. Migration
Kevin Kenny
in Diaspora: A Very Short Introduction
‘Migration’ looks at the movement of peoples across the globe from a diasporic point of view. When applied to migration, the term diaspora tends to homogenize the experiences of large ...
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6. Refugees and asylum-seekers
Khalid Koser
in International Migration: A Very Short Introduction (2nd edn)
Asylum-seekers are those who have applied for international protection. Asylum status is still governed by the 1951 United Nations Convention relating to the Status of Refugees. ‘Refugees ...
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4. Return
Kevin Kenny
in Diaspora: A Very Short Introduction
‘Return’ explores the concept of diasporic peoples returning to their homeland. Even when this journey was possible, many groups stayed put. The Zionist movement was an expression of the ...
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1. What is diaspora?
Kevin Kenny
in Diaspora: A Very Short Introduction
‘What is diaspora?’ attempts to define this wide-ranging — but often inappropriately used — term. Diaspora is more than simply migration. It is an idea which helps to explain the world ...
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2. Who is a migrant?
Khalid Koser
in International Migration: A Very Short Introduction (2nd edn)
‘Who is a migrant?’ looks at defining and measuring migration. Migrants can be categorized, based on whether they migrated voluntarily or involuntarily, whether they are economic or ...
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1. Why migration matters
Khalid Koser
in International Migration: A Very Short Introduction (2nd edn)
One in every 35 people in the world today is an international migrant, but migration affects far more people than just those who migrate. It has important social, economic, and political ...
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