Books.
International Migration: A very short introduction.
By Khalid Koser, International Migration: A Very Short Introduction looks at the phenomenon of international human migration — both legal and illegal — to reveal that migration actually presents opportunities that must be taken advantage of in light of the current economic climate.
Exodus: Immigration and Multiculturalism in 21st Century.
In Exodus, Paul Collier, the world-renowned economist, clearly and concisely lays out the effects of encouraging or restricting migration. Drawing on original research and case studies, he explores this volatile issue from three perspectives: that of the migrants themselves, that of the people they leave behind, and that of the host societies where they relocate.
The Oxford Handbook of Refugees and Forced Migration Studies.
From a small number of scholars and policy researchers in the 1980s to a global field of interest - Today the field encompasses both rigorous academic research and action-research focused on advocating in favour of refugees' needs and rights.
What Do We Know and What Should We Do About Immigration?
Jonathan Portes (former Cabinet Office Chief Economist provides a history of immigration to the UK, and analyses its socio-economic impacts. He proposes what we should do about immigration in the future, outlining what a post-Brexit system should look like, and what we need to do to promote integration.
The Lightless Sky
Gulwali Passarlay, the boy who fled Afghanistan and endured a terrifying journey in the hands of people smugglers is now a young man intent on changing the world. His book gives an insight into the journeys people are having to make to seek safety. Gulwali now resides in the UK where he is an activist and campaigner for refugee rights.
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