About the book
Migration is one of the driving forces of economic and social change in the modern world. It is both informed by risk and a generator of risk, whether for individuals, households, communities or societies. Although the relationship between migration and risk is widely acknowledged, it has long been neglected in academic research, with a few exceptions such as household diversification strategies. Instead, risk is assumed to be implicit in economic or social models, rather than being explicitly theorised or analysed. This book represents the first major review of these key relationships. It draws on a wide range of theories - from economics, psychology, sociology, anthropology and geography - and an equally broad range of empirical material, to provide a highly original overview.
Editions of Migration, Risk and Uncertainty
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Migration is one of the driving forces of economic and social change in the modern world. It is both informed by risk and a generator of risk, whether for individuals, households, communities or societies. Although the relationship between migration and risk is widely acknowledged, it has long been neglected in academic research, with a few exceptions such as household diversification strategies. Instead, risk is assumed to be implicit in economic or social models, rather than being explicitly theorised or analysed. This book represents the first major review of these key relationships. It draws on a wide range of theories - from economics, psychology, sociology, anthropology and geography - and an equally broad range of empirical material, to provide a highly original overview.
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What is Migration, Risk and Uncertainty about?
Migration is one of the driving forces of economic and social change in the modern world. It is both informed by risk and a generator of risk, whether for individuals, households, communities or societies. Although the relationship between migration and risk is widely acknowledged, it has long been neglected in academic research, with a few exceptions such as household diversification strategies. Instead, risk is assumed to be implicit in economic or social models, rather than being explicitly theorised or analysed. This book represents the first major review of these key relationships. It draws on a wide range of theories - from economics, psychology, sociology, anthropology and geography - and an equally broad range of empirical material, to provide a highly original overview.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Migration, Risk and Uncertainty?
Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning > Geography > Human geography
Where can I read a sample of Migration, Risk and Uncertainty?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781135085131
Is Migration, Risk and Uncertainty part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Routledge Studies in Human Geography
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Migration, Risk and Uncertainty?
Allan M. Williams, Vladimír Baláž
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Migration, Risk and Uncertainty is available as ebook(ISBN 9781135085131) and pdf(ISBN 9781135085148)