Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-234) and index.
Introduction: Dimensions of recent international migration -- The changing face of Europe -- North-South divide in the Americas -- Africa : the displacement continent -- Migrants in the Islamic world -- Global workers from South and East Asia -- Conclusion: States, immigrants and global rift.
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Back cover: "Though goods, services, money and ideas flow ever more freely across international borders, the movement of peoples has never been so tightly regulated. This book surveys patterns of international migration and the impact of voluntary and forced relocation on both migrants an host countries."
Uncertain identity.
Emigration and immigration-- Economic aspects.
Emigration and immigration-- History-- 20th century.