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Record Nr.

UNINA9910725098503321

Autore

Ambrosini Maurizio

Titolo

Irregular Migration [[electronic resource] ] : IMISCOE Short Reader / / by Maurizio Ambrosini, Minke H.J. Hajer

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2023

ISBN

3-031-30838-7

Edizione

[1st ed. 2023.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (154 pages)

Collana

IMISCOE Research Series, , 2364-4095

Altri autori (Persone)

HajerMinke H. J

Disciplina

304.8

Soggetti

Emigration and immigration

Emigration and immigration—Government policy

Emigration and immigration—Social aspects

Human Migration

Migration Policy

Sociology of Migration

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

1. Introduction. Understanding the Challenge of Irregular Migration -- 2. Defining and Explaining Irregular Migrations -- 3. The Political Challenge of Irregular Migration -- 4. Responses and Solutions to Irregular Migration: Detention and Deportation versus Regularisation -- 5. Enabling and Supporting Irregular Migration -- 6. Agency, Inclusion and Political Mobilisation of Irregular migrants -- 7. Conclusion. Envisioning Better Governance of Irregular Migration.

Sommario/riassunto

This open access short reader provides an introduction to the theoretical debates regarding irregular migration and aims to bridge these theoretical debates to current empirical developments. It defines irregular migrants and irregular migration by discussing the wide variety of definitions and highlights the reasons for the presence of irregular immigrants in developed countries. The book provides an overview of the variation in policies regarding irregular migrants and elaborates on how irregular migration is facilitated and supported. It discusses the trends and dynamics between border enforcement, human smuggling/trafficking, and on the support irregular migrants



obtain by citizens and civil society. Last but not least, the book also focuses on the agency and political mobilization of irregular migrants. As such, it provides a great resource for everyone interested in learning more about irregular migration.