Handbook on Migration in Small Towns and Rural Areas

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'Small towns and rural areas are neither stagnant nor monolithic. They are places of immense diversity, complexity, and change. This important collection captures the critical role of migration in this dynamic worldwide. It's an invaluable resource for understanding contemporary rural migration and guiding future research and policy.' -- Leif Jensen, The Pennsylvania State University, USA 'Migration in small towns and rural areas is often overlooked in both public and academic discourse. By presenting cutting-edge research on governance and migrant incorporation, against the backdrop of rural demographic and social transformations, this book addresses this gap. Fresh food for thought, it is a must read for all migration scholars.' -- Birgit Glorius, Chemnitz University of Technology, Germany 'Breaking academic and policy silos between the "urban" and the "rural", this Handbook brings to light the full picture of migration beyond metropolitan areas. Essential reading for students, scholars and practitioners who want to learn from field experience and be inspired.' -- Annelies Zoomers, Utrecht University, the Netherlands 'This excellent Handbook takes stock of three decades of interdisciplinary scholarship and presents the state-of-the-art in research on migration to small towns and rural areas in Europe, and across the globe. Contributors critically chart future research agendas in their comprehensive analysis of the social, economic and governance impacts of migration to rural spaces.' -- Lise Nelson, University of Arizona, USA