Migration Michael Samers and Michael Collyer is an English-language study book that goes in depth into migration and immigration from a spatial perspective. This book is suitable for students and professionals who are concerned with the social sciences and human geography.
Migration offers a multidisciplinary approach to migration, with spatial concepts at the center. It critically discusses the role of transnationalism and local processes within migration and places them in the context of criticism of methodological nationalism. The book addresses key concepts, theories, and current issues surrounding migration and immigration and integrates insights from geography, political science, sociology, and social anthropology.
The content is structured with practical case studies, student-friendly summaries, and suggestions for further study through literature, websites, and films. Migration is a relevant and up-to-date reference work that clearly and critically analyzes the relationship between migration and spatial concepts.
Content-wise, it connects with themes such as population and migration geography, migration and immigration within the social sciences.
Series: Key Ideas in Geography