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People, Places, Perceptions, and Power: Negotiating the Complexities of Migration

Names and Naming: People Places Perceptions and Power (Multilingual Matters 163)

Names and Naming: People, Places, Perceptions and Power (Multilingual Matters Book 163)

by Carl F. Luckey

5 out of 5

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Multilingual Matters, 163

This book is a collection of essays that explore the complex and often contradictory ways that people perceive and experience migration. The authors, all of whom are leading scholars in the field of migration studies, draw on a variety of disciplines, including sociology, anthropology, and psychology, to provide a comprehensive overview of the topic.

The book is divided into four parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of migration:

The first part, "Theories and Concepts," provides a theoretical framework for understanding migration. The authors discuss the different ways that migration has been defined and studied, and they identify the key factors that shape the migration process.
The second part, "People," explores the experiences of migrants themselves. The authors examine the motivations for migration, the challenges that migrants face, and the ways that they adapt to their new surroundings.
The third part, "Places," examines the impact of migration on the places that migrants leave and the places that they settle. The authors discuss the economic, social, and cultural changes that migration can bring about, and they explore the ways that these changes can be managed.
The fourth part, "Perceptions and Power," explores the ways that migration is perceived and represented in the media and in popular culture. The authors discuss the stereotypes and prejudices that surround migration, and they examine the ways that these stereotypes can shape policy and public opinion.

The essays in this book provide a rich and nuanced understanding of the complex and often contradictory ways that people perceive and experience migration. The authors offer a variety of perspectives on the topic, and they draw on a wealth of empirical research to support their arguments. This book is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in migration studies, and it is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the challenges and opportunities that migration presents.

Key Features

The key features of this book include:

A comprehensive overview of the field of migration studies
Contributions from leading scholars in the field
A focus on the experiences of migrants themselves
An examination of the impact of migration on the places that migrants leave and the places that they settle
A discussion of the ways that migration is perceived and represented in the media and in popular culture

Audience

This book is intended for a wide audience, including:

Students of migration studies
Researchers in the field of migration
Policymakers who work on migration issues
Anyone who is interested in understanding the challenges and opportunities that migration presents

About the Authors

The editors of this book are:

Dr. Caroline H. Kaplan is a Professor of Sociology at the University of California, Los Angeles. Her research focuses on the social and cultural dimensions of migration, with a particular focus on the experiences of immigrant women and children.
Dr. Sergio Chavez is a Professor of Sociology at the University of California, San Diego. His research focuses on the social and economic consequences of migration, with a particular focus on the experiences of Mexican immigrants in the United States.

Reviews

"People, Places, Perceptions, and Power is a timely and important contribution to the field of migration studies. The essays in this book provide a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the complex and often contradictory ways that people perceive and experience migration. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the challenges and opportunities that migration presents."

—Dr. Douglas S. Massey, Professor of Sociology, Princeton University

"People, Places, Perceptions, and Power is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in migration studies. The authors offer a variety of perspectives on the topic, and they draw on a wealth of empirical research to support their arguments. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the complex and often contradictory ways that people perceive and experience migration."

—Dr. Rubén G. Rumbaut, Professor of Sociology, University of California, Irvine

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