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Politics of Migration - Indian Emigration in a Globalized World

English · Hardback

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This book studies the politics surrounding Indian emigration from the 19th century to the present day. Bringing together data and case studies from across five continents, it moves beyond economic and social movers of migration, and explores the role of politics-both local and global-in shaping diaspora at a deeper level.

The work will be invaluable to scholars and students of migration and diaspora studies, development studies, international politics, and sociology as well as policy-makers, and non-governmental organizations in the field.

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List of Tables . List of Graphs. List of Appendices. Preface . 1. Myths of Movement 2. Politics in Migration 3. Migration and Politics in Countries of Destination 4. Political Mainstreaming of the Indian Diaspora 5. The Political Economy of Migration in Indian States 6. Conclusion  List of Appendices. References

About the author

A. Didar Singh is Secretary General, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), New Delhi, India, and former Secretary to the Government of India.
S. Irudaya Rajan is Chair Professor, Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs Research Unit on International Migration, Centre for Development Studies (CDS), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.

Summary

This book studies the politics surrounding Indian emigration from the nineteenth century to present day. It moves beyond the oft-cited economic and social movers of migration, and explores the role of politics—both local and global—in shaping diaspora at a deeper level.

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