Ireland and Migration in the Twenty-First Century

Hardback

Main Details

Title Ireland and Migration in the Twenty-First Century
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Mary Gilmartin
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:208
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
ISBN/Barcode 9781784992644
ClassificationsDewey:304.8094150905
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 3 Maps

Publishing Details

Publisher Manchester University Press
Imprint Manchester University Press
Publication Date 29 July 2015
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Migration is one of the key issues in Ireland today. This book provides a new and original approach to understanding contemporary Irish migration and immigration, showing that they are processes that need to be understood together rather than separately. It uses a wide range of data - from statistical reports to in-depth qualitative studies - to show these connections. The book focuses on four key themes - work, social connections, culture and belonging - that are common to the experiences of immigrants, emigrants and internal migrants. It includes a wide selection of case studies, such as the global GAA, the campaign for emigrant voting, and the effects of migration on families. Clearly written and accessible, this book is an invaluable resource for students and scholars of Irish migration. It also has broader relevance, as it suggests a new approach to the study of migration nationally and internationally. -- .

Author Biography

Mary Gilmartin is Senior Lecturer in Geography at Maynooth University -- .