Irregular Migration IMISCOE Short Reader /

• Main Authors: Ambrosini, Maurizio (Author), Hajer, Minke H.J (Author)
• Institution som forfatter: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronisk eBog
• Sprog: engelsk
• Udgivet: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2023.
• Udgivelse: 1st ed. 2023.
• Serier: IMISCOE Research Series,
• Fag: Emigration and immigration.; Emigration and immigration > Government policy.; Emigration and immigration > Social aspects.; Human Migration.; Migration Policy.; Sociology of Migration.
• Online adgang: Link to Metadata

Summary

This open access short reader provides an introduction to the theoretical debates regarding irregular migration and aims to bridge these theoretical debates to current empirical developments. It defines irregular migrants and irregular migration by discussing the wide variety of definitions and highlights the reasons for the presence of irregular immigrants in developed countries. The book provides an overview of the variation in policies regarding irregular migrants and elaborates on how irregular migration is facilitated and supported. It discusses the trends and dynamics between border enforcement, human smuggling/trafficking, and on the support irregular migrants obtain by citizens and civil society. Last but not least, the book also focuses on the agency and political mobilization of irregular migrants. As such, it provides a great resource for everyone interested in learning more about irregular migration.

Fysisk beskrivelse

VI, 151 p. 1 illus. online resource.

ISBN

9783031308383

ISSN

2364-4095

DOI

10.1007/978-3-031-30838-3

Adgang

Open Access