The Atlas of Human Migration by Russell King

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Migration has provided millions with an escape route from poverty or oppression. This atlas maps migration against its crucial economic, social, cultural and demographic contexts. It traces the story of migration from its historical roots through the economic and conflict imperatives of the last 50 years to the causes and effects of flight today.

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The Atlas of Human Migration by Russell King

Migration has provided millions with an escape route from poverty or oppression. This atlas maps migration against its crucial economic, social, cultural and demographic contexts. It traces the story of migration from its historical roots through the economic and conflict imperatives of the last 50 years to the causes and effects of flight today.

'Whilst not specifically aimed at schools this book provides teachers with excellent background information that can be used in lessons or as a source of research for older students' Global Dimension Website

'A really fascinating book with both a historical and contemporary scope...Only with such a volume can one appreciate the extent and implications of migration patterns.' David Lorimer, Network Review and Omnipedia - Thinking for Tomorrow

Russell King is Professor of Geography at the University of Sussex, and Director of the Sussex Centre for Migration Research. He is the editor of the Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies.

Richard Black is Professor of Human Geography at the University of Sussex, and Head of the School of Global Studies.

Michael Collyer is Lecturer in Human Geography and Migration Studies at the University of Sussex. Whilst based at Sussex he has held a Nuffield Career Development Fellowship and a Marie Curie International Fellowship, with visiting appointments at universities in Morocco, Egypt and Sri Lanka. He is an associate editor of the Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies.

Anthony Fielding is Research Professor in Human Geography at the University of Sussex, and has been researching migration for over 40 years.

Ronald Skeldon is Professorial Fellow in the Department of Geography at the University of Sussex, and a Senior Research Fellow at the Department for International Development (DfID) in London.

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ISBN 13 9781849711500
ISBN 10 184971150X
Title The Atlas of Human Migration
Author Russell King
Series The Earthscan Atlas
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 2010-07-30
Number of pages 128
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.