When Migrants Fail to Stay
New Histories on Departures and Migration
Published on 24. April 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
248 pages
978-1-350-35114-1 (ISBN)
Description
The aftermath of the Second World War marked a radical new moment in the history of migration. For the millions of refugees stranded in Europe, China and Africa, it offered the possibility of mobility to the 'new world' of the West; for countries like Australia that accepted them, it marked the beginning of a radical reimagining of its identity as an immigrant nation. For the next few decades, Australia was transformed by waves of migrants and refugees. However, two of the five million who came between 1947 and 1985 later left. When Migrants Fail to Stay examines why this happened.
This innovative collection of essays explores a distinctive form of departure, and its importance in shaping and defining the reordering of societies after World War II. Esteemed historians Ruth Balint, Joy Damousi, and Sheila Fitzpatrick lead a cast of emerging and established scholars to probe this overlooked phenomenon. In doing so, this book enhances our understanding of the migration and its history.
This innovative collection of essays explores a distinctive form of departure, and its importance in shaping and defining the reordering of societies after World War II. Esteemed historians Ruth Balint, Joy Damousi, and Sheila Fitzpatrick lead a cast of emerging and established scholars to probe this overlooked phenomenon. In doing so, this book enhances our understanding of the migration and its history.
Reviews / Votes
In probing the forgotten histories of thousands of people who migrated to postwar Australia but failed to settle, this important volume explores the complexities of identity and belonging for individuals, families and diasporic communities...and their quest to find a place to call home in an increasingly mobile world. * Kate Darian-Smith, Executive Dean, College of Arts, Law and Education, University of Tasmania, Australia *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
383 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-350-35114-1 (9781350351141)
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Additional editions
Ruth Balint | Joy Damousi | Sheila Fitzpatrick
When Migrants Fail to Stay
New Histories on Departures and Migration
E-Book
09/2023
1st Edition
Bloomsbury Academic
€31.99
Available for download
Ruth Balint | Joy Damousi | Sheila Fitzpatrick
When Migrants Fail to Stay
New Histories on Departures and Migration
E-Book
09/2023
1st Edition
Bloomsbury Academic
€31.99
Available for download
Persons
Ruth Balint is Associate Professor of History at the University of New South Wales, Australia. She has published on illegal journeys to Australia, refugee history, the history of displaced persons, and migration history.
Joy Damousi is Director of the Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences at Australian Catholic University, Australia. She has published on various aspects of grief, trauma and loss during the two world wars. She is author of numerous books, including Memory and Migration in the Shadow of War (2015) and Colonial Voices: A Cultural History of English in Australia 1840-1940 (2010).
Sheila Fitzpatrick is Professor of History at Australian Catholic University, Australia.
Joy Damousi is Director of the Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences at Australian Catholic University, Australia. She has published on various aspects of grief, trauma and loss during the two world wars. She is author of numerous books, including Memory and Migration in the Shadow of War (2015) and Colonial Voices: A Cultural History of English in Australia 1840-1940 (2010).
Sheila Fitzpatrick is Professor of History at Australian Catholic University, Australia.
Content
Introduction, Departures- Why Migrants Fail to Stay, Ruth Balint, Joy Damousi, Sheila Fitzpatrick
1. 'An Inevitable Ingredient of any Immigration Program'? Exploring the Australian Government Response to Departures, 1950-1970s, (Justine Greenwood, University of Sydney, Australia)
2. 'Hopscotch Australia: Displaced Persons Taking the Long Way Around to the Rest of the World', (Ruth Balint, University of New South Wales, Australia)
3. 'Far Right Security Risks? Deportations & Extradition requests of Displaced Persons 1947-1952', (Jayne Persian, University of Southern Queensland, Australia)
4. 'Repatriation of Postwar Migrants from Australia to the Soviet Union: the Australian View (Ebony Nilsson, Australian Catholic University, Australia)
5. 'Repatriation of Postwar Migrants from Australia to the Soviet Union: the Soviet View, (Sheila Fitzpatrick, Australian Catholic University, Australia)
6. 'Understanding British Return Migration: the Australian Department of Immigration, British Youth Cultures and the Failed Promotional tour of Australia in 1960', (Rachel Stevens, Australian Catholic University, Australia)
7. "Und ich dreh' mich nochmal um": George Dreyfus between Germany and Australia, (Kay Dreyfus with Jonathan Dreyfus, Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation at Monash University, Australia)
8. Greek Departures, Ships, Stowaways, and the Politics of Return, (Joy Damousi, Australian Catholic University, Australia)
9. 'Starting Fresh, Again and Again: Family Experiences of Multiple Migrations to and from Australia', (Alexandra Dellios, Australian National University, Australian National University)
10. Staying or Departing: Displaced Youth in Australia, (Karen Agutter, University of Adelaide, Australia)
11. 'Departure by Diplomacy: a History of Refugee Resettlement Offers between Australia and the United States, (Claire Higgins, University of New South Wales, Australia)
12. 'Moving On: When Migrants Depart, and Why it Matters', (Tara Zahra, University of Chicago, USA)
Bibliography
Index
1. 'An Inevitable Ingredient of any Immigration Program'? Exploring the Australian Government Response to Departures, 1950-1970s, (Justine Greenwood, University of Sydney, Australia)
2. 'Hopscotch Australia: Displaced Persons Taking the Long Way Around to the Rest of the World', (Ruth Balint, University of New South Wales, Australia)
3. 'Far Right Security Risks? Deportations & Extradition requests of Displaced Persons 1947-1952', (Jayne Persian, University of Southern Queensland, Australia)
4. 'Repatriation of Postwar Migrants from Australia to the Soviet Union: the Australian View (Ebony Nilsson, Australian Catholic University, Australia)
5. 'Repatriation of Postwar Migrants from Australia to the Soviet Union: the Soviet View, (Sheila Fitzpatrick, Australian Catholic University, Australia)
6. 'Understanding British Return Migration: the Australian Department of Immigration, British Youth Cultures and the Failed Promotional tour of Australia in 1960', (Rachel Stevens, Australian Catholic University, Australia)
7. "Und ich dreh' mich nochmal um": George Dreyfus between Germany and Australia, (Kay Dreyfus with Jonathan Dreyfus, Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation at Monash University, Australia)
8. Greek Departures, Ships, Stowaways, and the Politics of Return, (Joy Damousi, Australian Catholic University, Australia)
9. 'Starting Fresh, Again and Again: Family Experiences of Multiple Migrations to and from Australia', (Alexandra Dellios, Australian National University, Australian National University)
10. Staying or Departing: Displaced Youth in Australia, (Karen Agutter, University of Adelaide, Australia)
11. 'Departure by Diplomacy: a History of Refugee Resettlement Offers between Australia and the United States, (Claire Higgins, University of New South Wales, Australia)
12. 'Moving On: When Migrants Depart, and Why it Matters', (Tara Zahra, University of Chicago, USA)
Bibliography
Index