Migration in World History

by Patrick Manning

This fascinating study traces the connections among regions brought about by the movement of people, diseases, crops, technology and ideas. Drawing on examples from a wide range of geographical regions and thematic areas, Manning * earliest human migrations, including the earliest hominids, their development and spread, and the controversy surrounding the rise of homo sapiens
* the rise and spread of major language groups
* examination of civilizations, farmers and pastoralists from 3000 BCE to 500 CE
* trade patterns including the early Silk Road and maritime trade in the Mediterranean and Indian Ocean
* the effect of migration on empire and industry between 1700 and 1900
* the resurgence of migration in the later twentieth century, including movement to cities, refugees and diasporas.

Genres: History, World History, Academic, Geography

204 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 2005

Reviews

[foteini_dl · Rating 3 out of 5]

[3.5*]
Νομίζω η πρώτη (και τελευταία) φορά που είχα διαβάσει για τη μετανάστευση ως γεγονός μεγάλης κλίμακας ήταν στο μάθημα της Ιστορίας (Δημοτικό, Γυμνάσιο, θα σε γελάσω). Αλλά μια αναφορά στους μετανάστες και το brain drain σε μια συνέντευξη τύπου και το Nomadland με έφεραν εδώ.

Το βιβλίο ασχολείται με τη μετανάστευση από τα πολύ πολύ πολύ αρχαία χρόνια μέχρι το σήμερα, και επικεντρώνεται σε πολλά aspects (εμπόριο, γεωργία, κοινωνικές σχέσεις κλπ.). Δεν ξέρω τι μπορεί να κρατήσεις από ένα βιβλίο που έχει ΠΟΛΛΗ πληροφορία, αλλά κάτι θα βρεις. Προσωπικά, στάθηκα λίγο παραπάνω στην ιδέα ότι η γλώσσα μπορεί να "ιχνηλατήσει" τη μετανάστευση καθόλη την ανθρώπινη ιστορία, καθώς και στο επίμετρο που παραθέτει ενδιαφέρουσες ιδέες που αναπτύχθηκαν από κοινωνιολόγους και οικονομολόγους.

Γενικά, μιλάμε για ένα βιβλίο που δεν είναι για όλους (από την άλλη, ποιο είναι;), και που έχει το ενδιαφέρον του. Και που σίγουρα μπορεί να σου κρατήσει συντροφιά αν σε στήσει η παρέα σου.

[Elliott · Rating 2 out of 5]

His idea of using language to trace immigration throughout human history is a captivating debate. However it's part of the Routledge series, which means it's as cookie cutter as Sara Lee. If you really want to know about world history don't read Routledge series books. Read other Patrick Manning books.

[Simon Purdue · Rating 3 out of 5]

Manning’s book acts primarily as a very brief introduction to the history of migration, but in doing so it offers a valuable perspective on the issue. His longue-duree approach and macro-level exploration of migration really exposes the broader themes and issues that set migration apart as a key element of human history, however it does only scrape the surface of some very important issues. He makes it clear that migration has been a pivotal part of the human experience from the very genesis of the species, and that it has remained a constant factor that transcends national boundaries and connects every part of the globe. Manning’s book is close to a must-read for any student of migration, and lays the vital groundwork and wider context for any more focused study of human movement.

[Kristine Rier · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this as part of a historiography paper requirement for a graduate history class. Manning's delivery of migration history in this rather compact compendium is impressive. He explains the relevance of migration in world history to the student and presents important multi-disciplinary evidence useful to scholars as well. Manning discussion of migration through the ages helps inform and frame contemporary discussion and debate on migration and immigration. His CD-ROM volume is more comprehensive, but this book is an excellent introduction.