The Past, Present, and Future Directions of Migration/Immigration / Medani P. Bhandari.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bhandari, Medani P., author.

Series:

Immigration in the 21st century: political, social and economic issues.

Immigration in the 21st Century

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Emigration and immigration--History.

Emigration and immigration.

Human beings--Migrations.

Human beings.

Migrations of nations--History.

Migrations of nations.

Population geography--History.

Population geography.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (182 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Nova Science Publishers, Inc., [2024]

Summary:

"This book offers a comprehensive exploration of human history and the intricate patterns of migration that have shaped the world. Drawing on a combination of desktop research and personal experiences and knowledge, it delves into the rich tapestry of human movement across continents and millennia. This book provides a panoramic view of human migration, highlighting its diverse drivers and consequences. This underscores the dynamic interplay of historical, economic, political, and social factors that continue to influence global migration patterns"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1

Introduction

Chapter 2

Early Human Migration

2.1. Climate Change

2.2. The Food Search

2.3. Expansion of the Human Population

Chapter 3

Migration Out of Africa

Chapter 4

The Peopling of the Americas

Chapter 5

The Peopling of Australia

Chapter 6

Ancient Civilizations

6.1. The Silk Road

6.2. Mesopotamia

6.2.1. Early Settlement

6.2.2. Agricultural Revolution

6.2.3. Cultural Advancements

6.2.4. Trade and Interaction

6.2.5. Conflict and Empires

6.2.6. Influence on Later Migration

6.2.7. Internal Migration

6.2.8. External Migration

6.3. Egypt

6.3.1. Ancient Migrations

6.3.2. Conquest and Empire

6.3.3. African Migration

6.3.4. Religious Migrations

6.3.5. Trade and Commerce

6.3.6. Colonial and Modern Migrations

6.3.7. Modern Global Migration

6.3.8. Internal Migration

6.3.9. External Migration

6.4. Greece

6.4.1. Silk Road

6.5. Roman Empire

6.6. Population Movements to Urban Centers

6.6.1. Roman Expansion and Citizenship

6.6.1.1. Roman Citizenship and Legal Framework

6.6.1.2. Urbanization

6.6.1.3. Cultural Exchange and Assimilation

6.6.1.4. Diverse Urban Population

6.7. Medieval Migrations

6.7.1. Norse Expansion

6.7.1.1. Norse Expansion into Europe

6.8. Arab Expansion

6.8.1. Arab Expansion across North Africa and Spain

6.9. Mongol Conquests

6.9.1. Mongol Conquests and Cultural Exchange

6.9.2. Mongol Conquests-Examples

6.9.3. Cultural Exchange - The Norse, Arabs, and Mongols

6.10. African and Trans-Saharan Slave Trade

6.10.1. Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade

6.10.2. Key Examples and Figures - Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade

6.10.3. Trans-Saharan Slave Trade.

6.10.3.1. Impact of the Trans-Atlantic and Trans-Saharan Slave Trades on African Migration Patterns

6.11. European Colonialism

6.11.1. European Colonialism and Migration

6.11.2. Impact on Colonized Populations

6.11.3. Examples of Colonial Migration and Reshaping

6.11.3.1. British Colonization of India

6.11.3.2. Spanish Colonization of the Americas

6.11.3.3. French Colonialism in Africa

6.11.3.4. Dutch East Indies

6.11.3.5. Legacy and Contemporary Implications

Chapter 7

Industrialization and Urbanization

7.1. The Industrial Revolution

7.2. Urbanization and Internal Migration

7.3. Impact on Society

7.4. Examples and Legacy

7.4.1. Manchester, England

7.4.2. Lowell, Massachusetts, USA

Chapter 8

19th-Century Immigration to the U.S.

8.1. Asian Immigration

8.2. Impact on American Society

8.2.1. Challenges and Discrimination

8.2.2. Legacy

Chapter 9

20th-Century Global Migrations

9.1. World War I (1914-1918)

9.1.1. Interwar Period and Economic Migration

9.2. World War II (1939-1945)

9.2.1. Causes of World War II

9.3. Mass Displacement and Refugees

9.3.1. Holocaust and Forced Labor Camps

9.3.2. Displaced Persons and Refugees

9.3.3. Forced Resettlement

9.3.4. Population Transfers and Borders Redrawn

9.3.5. Role of International Organizations

9.3.6. Establishment of Refugee Camps

9.3.7. Resettlement and Repatriation

9.3.8. Lasting Trauma

9.3.9. Legacy

Chapter 10

Post-War Displacement

10.1. UNRRA Establishment

10.1.1. Humanitarian Aid

10.1.2. Repatriation Efforts

10.1.3. Resettlement

10.1.4. Care and Maintenance

10.1.5. Legacy

10.1.6. Transition to Other Organizations

10.1.7. International Legal Framework

Chapter 11

Decolonization and Empire Dissolution

11.1. Causes of Decolonization.

11.2. Key Events and Examples

11.3. Challenges and Conflicts

11.4. Legacy and Consequences

11.5. Post-War Labor Migration

11.6. Dissolution of Empires

11.7. Refugees, Displaced Persons, and Labor Migrants

11.8. Post-WWII Mass Migrations

11.8.1. Decolonization and Independence Movements

11.9. European Reconstruction

Chapter 12

Decolonization in Africa and Asia

12.1. Historical Context

12.2. Independence Movements

12.3. Key Events and Examples

12.4. Challenges of Nation-Building

12.5. Legacy and Impact

12.6. End of Colonial Empires

12.6.1. Economic Opportunities

12.6.2. Education and Training

12.6.3. Political Stability and Freedom

12.6.4. Cultural and Family Ties

12.6.5. Cultural and Linguistic Links

12.6.6. Educational and Professional Networks

12.6.7. Administrative and Bureaucratic Ties

12.6.8. Diaspora Communities

12.6.9. Economic Ties

12.6.10. Political Networks

12.7. Challenges and Integration

12.8. Independence and Safety

12.9. Economic Prosperity

12.10. Refugee Movements

12.10.1. Cultural Exchange

12.10.1. Examples

Chapter 13

Contemporary Immigration

13.1. Economic Opportunity

13.1.1. Political conflicts and asylum

13.1.2. Environmental Change

13.1.3. Globalization and Connectivity

13.1.4. Challenges and Opportunities

Chapter 14

Contemporary World-Refugee Crises

14.1. Syrian Civil War

14.1.1. Background

14.1.2. Escalation and Civil War

14.1.3. Key Actors

14.1.4. Humanitarian Crisis

14.1.5. International Involvement

14.1.6. Chemical Weapons and War Crimes

14.1.7. Peace Efforts

14.2. Rohingya Crisis

14.2.1. Rohingya Population

14.2.2. Historical Background

14.2.3. Violence and Displacement

14.2.4. Humanitarian Crisis

14.2.5. International Response

14.2.6. Repatriation Attempts.

14.2.7. Stateless Status

14.3. South Sudan Conflict

14.3.1. Background

14.3.2. Political Struggles

14.3.3. Evolution into Conflict

14.3.4. Humanitarian Consequences

14.3.5. Regional and International Involvement

14.4. Central American Migration

14.4.1. Root Causes

14.4.2. Migration Routes

14.4.3. Humanitarian Crisis

14.4.4. U.S. Immigration Policy

14.4.5. Human Rights Concerns

14.4.6. International Cooperation

14.4.7. Challenges and Solutions

14.5. African Conflicts and Crises

14.5.1. Rwandan Genocide (1994)

14.5.2. Sudanese Civil Wars (1955-2005)

14.5.3. Darfur Conflict (2003-Present)

14.5.4. Somali Civil War (Since 1991)

14.5.5. Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Conflicts (1996-Present)

14.5.6. Boko Haram Insurgency (Since 2009)

14.5.7. Ethiopia's Tigray Conflict (Since 2020)

14.5.8. Refugee and Displacement Crisis

14.6. Venezuelan Exodus

14.6.1. Economic and Political Crisis

14.6.2. Humanitarian Impact

14.6.3. Regional Migration

14.6.4. International Response

14.6.5. Challenges for Migrants

14.7. The Humanitarian Crisis of Russia and Ukraine

14.8. The Israel-Hamas Conflict and Its Impact

Chapter 15

Globalization

15.1. Increased Mobility

15.1.1. Labor Mobility

15.1.2. Cultural Exchange

15.1.3. Diaspora Communities

15.1.4. Challenges and Opportunities

Chapter 16

Global Migration Governance

Chapter 17

Challenges and Opportunities of Migration

17.1. Challenges

17.1.1. Border Control and Security

17.1.2. Xenophobia and Discrimination

17.1.3. Labor Exploitation and Vulnerability

17.1.4. Legal and Administrative Challenges

17.2. Opportunities

17.2.1. Cultural Enrichment

17.2.2. Economic Growth

17.2.3. Innovation and Knowledge Exchange

17.2.4. Social and Demographic Benefits.

17.2.5. Global Solidarity and Cooperation

Chapter 18

Conclusion

Chapter 19

The Future Direction of Global Migration

Chapter 20

Possible Best Practices and Policies to Manage Migration

20.1. Best Practices in Human Migration/Immigration

20.2. Policy Recommendations for the United Nations and Global Governance

20.3. Recommendations for Academicians

References

Words Definition

About the Author

Index

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Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

979-88-911-3583-3