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Massimo Livi-Bacci - Short History of Migration - 9780745661865 - V9780745661865
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Short History of Migration

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Description for Short History of Migration Hardcover. Translated by Carl Ipsen. This short book provides a succinct and masterly overview of the history of migration, from the earliest movements of human beings out of Africa into Asia and Europe to the present day, exploring along the way those factors that contribute to the successes and failures of migratory groups. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFFN; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 138 x 18. Weight in Grams: 338.
Translated by Carl Ipsen.

This short book provides a succinct and masterly overview of the history of migration, from the earliest movements of human beings out of Africa into Asia and Europe to the present day, exploring along the way those factors that contribute to the successes and failures of migratory groups. Separate chapters deal with the migration flows between Europe and the rest of the world in the 19th and 20th centuries and with the turbulent and complex migratory history of the Americas.

Livi Bacci shows that, over the centuries, migration has been a fundamental human prerogative and has ... Read more

This concise history of migration by one of the world's leading demographers will be an indispensable text for students and for anyone interested in understanding how the movement of people has shaped the modern world.

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Polity Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745661865
SKU
V9780745661865
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-1

About Massimo Livi-Bacci
Massimo Livi Bacci is Professor of Demography at the University of Florence.

Reviews for Short History of Migration
"This elegantly written book develops a compelling argument about the role of migrations in the history of mankind. An eminent historical demographer, Livi-Bacci is able to bring the demographic perspective to bear on the highly complex phenomenon of migration - whether in the context of Ancient times or in today’s context of globalization, where immigration has become a highly controversial ... Read more

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