International migration is a central aspect of globalization in the contemporary world. The fourth edition of this leading text has been extensively revised to provide an up-to-date and comprehensive assessment of the nature, extent and dimensions of international population movements and of their c[...]

The leading text in the field, this incisive, authoritative work offers a global perspective on the nature of migration flows, why they take place, and their consequences for states and societies around the world. Chapters provide up-to-date descriptions and comparative analyses of major migration r[...]