Global and Asian Perspectives on International Migration, 2014 Global Migration Issues Series, Vol. 4

This volume examines key aspects of the migration process that are particularly relevant in the Asian context. It looks into established concepts and theoretical propositions that have found application in other areas, particularly in the West and explores their validity and relevance in understanding the realities of migration in Asia.

Global and Asian Perspectives on International Migration features the perspectives of scholars from Asia and other parts of the world, as well as diverse backgrounds. It presents a variety of forms, directions, policies and institutions, including circular and temporary migration; the management of cultural diversity; the gender perspective on migration in North America, Europe and Asia; returning migrants; migration governance in the ASEAN economic community; and the determinants of migration. In conclusion, the book explores migration transition in Asia and revisits select theories in light of recent evidence.

With its dialogic approachto migration in Asia by renowned authors from various regions and disciplines, this book will serve as a valuable resource to policy makers in research and academia, civil society, international organizations and the private sector.

1: Migration in Asia: In Search of a Theoretical Framework: Graziano Battistella.- 2: Circular Migration: Triple Win, or a New Label for Temporary Migration?: Stephen Castles and Derya Ozkul.- 3: Circular Migration in Asia: A Review of Approaches and Practice: Piyasiri Wickramasekara.- 4: European Immigrant Integration after Multiculturalism: Christian Joppke.- 5: From a Migrant Integration of Distinction to a Multiculturalism of Inclusion: In-Jin Yoon.- 6: Reviewing theories of gender and migration: Perspectives from Europe and North America: Eleonore Kofman.- 7: Engendering International Migration: Perspectives from within Asia: Brenda Yeoh.- 8: A Case for Return Preparedness: Jean-Pierre Cassarino.- 9: The Return of Return: Migration, Asia and Theory: Biao Xiang.- 10: Regional Economic Integration and Migration: Lessons from the Case of Europe: Rinus Penninx.- 11: Migration Governance in the ASEAN Economic Community: Fernando Aldaba.- 12: The Determinants of Migration: In Searchof the Turning Points: Philip L. Martin.- 13: Migration Transition in Asia: Revisiting Theories in the Light of Recent Evidence: Manolo I. Abella and Geoffrey Ducanes.