Abstract
Internal migration refers to the movement of people within the boundaries of a nation-state. Compared to international migration, this area has been relatively neglected, despite its numerical importance worldwide. Whilst there are difficulties in precisely quantifying the extent of internal migration, there is a growing body of case study research on this subject, which draws on a range of theories to illuminate its economic, social and cultural dimensions. Emerging topics include the links between internal migration and life course transitions, the role of migration in fostering development, war, conflict and internally displaced people, and the links between climate change and migration.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | The international encyclopedia of geography |
| Editors | D. Richardson |
| Place of Publication | Oxford, UK |
| Publisher | Wiley-Blackwell |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781118786352 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780470659632 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 2017 |
Keywords
- Migration
- Development Studies
- Population Geography
- Mobility
- Social Networks
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Rebecca Elmhirst
- School of Applied Sciences - Professor of Human Geography
- People, Nature and Places Research Excellence Group
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