How Migration Really Works
22 things you need to know about the most divisive issue in politics
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
Published:8th Aug '24
Should be back in stock very soon
This paperback is available in another edition too:
- Hardback£25.00(9780241632208)
This book challenges misconceptions about migration, revealing surprising truths and offering a new perspective on how migration really works.
In How Migration Really Works, Professor Hein de Haas presents a comprehensive examination of global migration, challenging widely held misconceptions that dominate public discourse. This authoritative work highlights that global migration is not at an all-time high, countering the prevalent narrative. With over three decades of research backing his claims, de Haas provides a balanced perspective that reveals the complexities of migration, showing that climate change will not necessarily lead to mass migrations and that immigration often benefits the wealthy rather than the working class.
The book delves into the paradox of border restrictions, which, contrary to common belief, have led to increased migration rather than decreased. By dissecting these myths, How Migration Really Works encourages readers to rethink their assumptions about migration, making it essential reading for anyone looking to understand the nuances of this critical issue. De Haas's insights are crucial for both policymakers and the general public, as they navigate the often emotionally charged debates surrounding migration.
Ultimately, this groundbreaking text offers a new vision of global migration grounded in factual evidence rather than fear. It serves as a vital resource for those interested in a more informed and nuanced understanding of migration, challenging the narratives perpetuated by politicians, media, and various interest groups. Readers will find themselves reconsidering their views on migration after engaging with the compelling arguments presented in this enlightening book.
A careful, balanced, and convincing take on one of the most divisive issues of our age. Backed by masses of data, Hein de Haas challenges much of what we think is obvious about migration, systematically busting myths and exposing propaganda from all across the political spectrum -- Ian Morris * author of Why The West Rules – For Now *
A book that will force Left and Right alike to reconsider old assumptions . . . [De Haas's]insights hold the key to effective migration policy . . . An important book, which should become a standard textbook for anyone seeking to have a real impact on migration -- Baroness Arminka Helic * The Telegraph *
A powerful debunking of myths about global migration, and an indictment of the political dishonesty that generates them . . . a clear and rigorous corrective that aims to give the general reader the tools for a more informed debate in future -- Daniel Trilling * Guardian *
Fact-filled, well-argued and authoritatively written . . . There is much to commend in this book, which effortlessly summarises decades of social science research on migration . . . De Haas has written a valuable book that, whatever one’s views on immigration, will challenge many of the reader’s idées reçues and leave them better informed -- Yuan Yi Zhu * The Times *
Prepare to have your mind changed . . . de Haas shows that everything we think we know about migration is wrong. How Migration Really Works is a carefully evidenced critique . . . I am rereading this book (something crabbed reviewers never normally do) -- Simon Ings * New Scientist *
An illuminating book -- Alan Beattie * Financial Times *
This new study of migration and its attendant mythsshould be falling out of briefcases all over Westminster -- Serena Cesareo * Tortoise Media *
De Haas deftly fillets the myriad myths in which our contradictory attitudes to immigration are rooted -- Kenan Malik * Observer *
An impressively wide-ranging book . . . de Haas provides a welcome corrective to common misconceptions -- Alan Gamlen * Nature *
An extraordinary and compelling book . . . takes two dozen myths about migration and ruthlessly demolishes them -- Gavin Esler * Perspective *
ISBN: 9780241998779
Dimensions: 197mm x 126mm x 28mm
Weight: 318g
464 pages