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¹Department of Geography, School of Global Studies, University of Sussex, Brighton, BN1 9SJ UK.

Comparative Migration Studies

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This paper argues that migration studies is a diverse field, encompassing more than just international migration. It highlights emerging research areas and the underappreciated role of geography in understanding migration patterns.

Keywords:

Epistemic communities Geography Interdisciplinarity Migration studies

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Area of Science:

Social Sciences
Human Geography

Background:

Migration studies is a diverse field, often narrowly defined as international migration.
The field has matured into a coherent, albeit multifaceted, research area.

Purpose of the Study:

To challenge the conventional definition of migration studies.
To identify and discuss emerging research communities within migration studies.
To emphasize the significance of geographical perspectives in migration research.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis and synthesis of existing literature.
Identification and categorization of key research themes and epistemic communities.
Critical commentary on the current state and future directions of migration studies.

Main Results:

Migration encompasses diverse forms beyond international movement.
Key emerging research areas include migration and development, gender and migration, lifestyle migration, and youth/student migrations.
The discipline of geography's contribution to migration studies has been historically undervalued.

Conclusions:

Migration studies has reached a level of maturity as a distinct academic discipline.
Recognizing diverse migration forms and interdisciplinary approaches is crucial for advancing the field.
Integrating geographical perspectives is essential for a comprehensive understanding of migration.