Thomas J. Vicino – författare

Migration is a politically sensitive topic and an important aspect of contentious debates about social and cultural diversity, economic stability, terrorism, globalization, and nationalism. Global Migration: The Basics examines:history and geography of global migrationthe role of migrants in societyimpact of migrants on the economy and the political systempolicy challenges that need to be faced in confronting a rapidly changing world economy and society.This book challenges students of geography, political science, public policy, sociology, and economics to look beyond the rhetoric and consider the real and basic facts about migration. Through detailed examinations of the scholarly literature, demographic patterns, and public policy debates, Global Migration: The Basics exposes readers to the underlying causes and consequences of migration.

Migration is a politically sensitive topic and an important aspect of contentious debates about social and cultural diversity, economic stability, terrorism, globalization, and nationalism. Global Migration: The Basics examines:history and geography of global migrationthe role of migrants in societyimpact of migrants on the economy and the political systempolicy challenges that need to be faced in confronting a rapidly changing world economy and society.This book challenges students of geography, political science, public policy, sociology, and economics to look beyond the rhetoric and consider the real and basic facts about migration. Through detailed examinations of the scholarly literature, demographic patterns, and public policy debates, Global Migration: The Basics exposes readers to the underlying causes and consequences of migration.

The political debate over comprehensive immigration reform in the United States reached a pinnacle in 2006. When Congress failed to implement federal immigration reform, this spurred numerous local and state governments to confront immigration policy in their own jurisdictions. In fear of becoming sanctuaries for immigrants, numerous local communities confronted and implemented their own policies to limit immigration. Thomas J. Vicino unravels the political debate behind local ordinances such as the controversial Illegal Immigration Relief Act and similar laws. He examines the evolution of the struggle for local control in three cities and suburbs—beginning in Carpentersville, Illinois, then in Farmer’s Branch, Texas, and ending in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Drawing on numerous interviews, census data analysis, and field visits, Thomas J. Vicino carefully explains how and why the definition of local neighborhood problems determined the policy outcomes. These provocative findings offer new perspectives on the local and state immigration debate as well as new reflections on future directions in policy and planning for local communities.

Migration is a politically sensitive topic and an important aspect of contentious debates about social and cultural diversity, economic stability, terrorism, globalization, and nationalism. Global Migration: The Basics, Second Edition provides an accessible and balanced introduction to this important area of study, presenting a detailed examination of current scholarship, demographic patterns, and public policy debates to discuss:• the history and geography of global migration• the role of migrants in society• the impact of migrants on the economy and the political system• the policy challenges that need to be addressed in a rapidly changing and increasingly conflictual worldWith a series of engaging case studies, a glossary of key terminology and suggestions for further reading, Global Migration: The Basics, Second Edition exposes readers to the underlying causes and consequences of migration. Fully revised and updated, this second edition is an essential read for students and scholars alike wishing to look beyond the rhetoric and consider the facts about migration.