General Sources on Migration

Allen, W., et al. (2024). Handbook of Research Methods in Migration (2nd ed.). Edward Elgar Publishing. Available at: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/book/9781800378032/9781800378032.xml

This second edition of the Handbook of Research Methods in Migration arises from the changes the editors have observed in the field of migration research methods over the past decade; for this reason, the handbook offers a practical guide to designing, conducting, and communicating migration research for a general audience. The editors, William Allen and Carlos Vargas-Silva, bring together a diverse group of specialists to examine the most significant changes that have impacted migration research and, more broadly, the social sciences: the proliferation of social media and digital media as data sources; the growing emphasis on transparency and replicability as meta-scientific values; developments in the conceptualization of race, ethnicity and gender; the increasing demand to generate public impact; and the practical transformations driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. The volume is organized into four parts that address: 1) quantitative methods applied to various sources; 2) qualitative approaches; 3) case studies illustrating the combination of methods; and 4) practical and ethical issues that arise throughout the research process. (Source text: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/book/9781800378032/9781800378032.xml)

Bilecen, B., et al. (2026). Handbook on International Migration and Social Networks. Edward Elgar Publishing. Available at: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/book/9781035332328/9781035332328.xml

Based on the premise that migration cannot be fully understood by studying national borders, economic indicators, or isolated individual decisions alone, this handbook focuses primarily on exploring the central role that social networks play in shaping transnational migration. The book is based on the understanding that family, emotional, economic, and symbolic ties anchor individuals across multiple locations, connecting communities of origin, transit, and destination, and argues that viewing migration as a social process offers richer insights into why people migrate, stay, return, or continue their journey. It brings together contributions from 39 specialists across various disciplines and regions of the world and is organized into five parts that address conceptual and methodological foundations; the roles of networks in migratory processes; specific types of migration; the outcomes of migration in areas such as health, education, cultural identity, and entrepreneurship; and implications for migration policies. The handbook is an essential resource for students, researchers, and policymakers interested in understanding the social and interpersonal dimensions of migration. (Source text: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/book/9781035332328/9781035332328.xml)

Boccagni, P. (Ed.). (2023). Handbook on Home and Migration. Elgar Handbooks in Migration. Northampton: Edward Elgar Publishing. Available at: https://doi-org.proxy.bib.uottawa.ca/10.4337/9781800882775

This Research Handbook analyzes the notion and relevance of house and home in relation to migration, contributing to research in the following social studies: migration, refugee, displacement and diaspora studies. It elaborates on the lived experience of voluntary and involuntary mobilities, inclusion and belonging through global case studies. A useful resource for students, scholars or researchers of sociology, anthropology, geography and architecture, as well as for those involved in social welfare, housing, social support and mobilisations for/by migrants and refugees. (Source text: https://doi-org.proxy.bib.uottawa.ca/10.4337/9781800882775)

Cairns, D. (2022). The Palgrave Handbook of Youth Mobility and Educational Migration (2nd ed.). Palgrave Macmillan. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-99447-1

This handbook addresses the complexity and fragmentation of youth migration patterns in the 21st century, in which young people no longer follow linear trajectories because they now move intermittently and in circular patterns for multiple, overlapping reasons such as education, work, and training. The book brings together more than thirty theoretical and empirical chapters covering Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Americas, and integrates the fields of youth mobility and migration studies to establish the foundations for a new paradigm. Furthermore, the handbook examines how the COVID-19 pandemic, Brexit, and refugee crises have affected these patterns of mobility. (Source text: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-99447-1)

Crepaz, M. M. L. (Ed.). (2022). Handbook on Migration and Welfare. Edward Elgar Publishing. Available at: https://www.elgaronline.com/edcollbook/book/9781839104572/9781839104572.xml

The Handbook on Migration and Welfare examines how migration policy affects and is affected by welfare states from economic and political perspectives, and analyzes the effects of emigration on societies of origin, including the impact of remittances, diasporas. It also takes and interdisciplinary approach to exploring the interrelationship between migration and social goods; consequently, its chapters address the progressive dilemma, social trust between native and immigrant groups, and the potential of expanding social rights to influence redistributive attitudes. The handbook is organized under five thematic headings: 1) Taking stock: migration and the state of the welfare state; 2) Is social homogeneity a precondition for redistribution; 3) Political institutions and policies as shapers of the welfare-migration context; 4) Political culture, migration, and redistribution; 5) The view from the global south: the effects of migration on origin countries. (Source text: https://www.elgaronline.com/edcollbook/book/9781839104572/9781839104572.xml)

Dedotsi, S., et al. (2025). The Routledge Handbook of Social Work and Migration : Theory, Practice, Education and Research (1st ed.). Taylor & Francis Group. Available at: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781032692272

This handbook offers a comprehensive study of social work and migration at the international level, based on the recognition that migration is, above all, a profoundly human experience involving movement, loss, renewal, and transformation. The book is based on the premise that social work must focus on migrants –as individuals with specific needs– and support them in improving their living conditions, while confronting the global inequalities of capitalist and neoliberal systems, colonial legacies, and rising racism and xenophobia. It is organized into four parts: the first establishes the theoretical foundations, exploring frameworks such as anti-oppressive theory, intersectionality, and critical perspectives; the second addresses the realities of professional practice in diverse contexts, from war zone to urban renewal programs; the third examines teaching and learning about migration in social work education, advocating for anti-racist and decolonial approaches; and the fourth explores the ethical and methodological challenges of research in this field. It is essential reading for scholars, students, and social work professionals. (Source text: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781032692272)

Delgado Wise, R., et al. (2024). Handbook on Migration and Development : A Counter-Hegemonic Perspective. Edward Elgar Publishing. Available at: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/book/9781789907131/9781789907131.xml

The relationship between migration and development has become a central issue in academic and political spheres at the national, regional, and global levels; therefore, this handbook offers a comprehensive and critical analysis of that relationship. It aims to articulate a counter-hegemonic perspective, giving voice to heterodox approaches and perspectives from the Global South that challenge the dominant paradigm–one that reduces migrants to national heroes in their countries of origin or to public enemies in their destination countries. The handbook is organized into three parts: 1) it presents cutting-edge theoretical and methodological perspectives that compete in their understanding of the migration-development nexus; 2) it employs the concepts of exploitation and dispossession as central frameworks for analyzing the experience of migrant workers from a labor and class perspective; and 3) it examines the opportunities and dilemmas posed by initiatives aimed at establishing a multilevel governance regime for migration and development. The chapters in the handbook address topics such as accumulation by dispossession, forced migration, necropolitical securitization, and the asymmetrical power relations underlying contemporary migration policies. (Source text: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/book/9781789907131/9781789907131.xml)

Gornik, B., et al. (Eds.). (2025). The Oxford Handbook of Child-Centered Approaches to Migrant Children (1st ed.). Oxford University Press. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780197654750.001.0001

The handbook takes a child-centred approach to the academic and politoical debate on child migration; it recognizes the agency and participation of migrant children as fundamental elements for research and policy-making. This book covers disciplines such as sociology, anthropology, education, psychology, and law; is organized into four parts: 1) it presents key concepts and theoretical models for researching migrant children; 2) it portrays the experiences of researchers who have applied child-centered methodologies; 3) it reveals the diversity of migrant childhood through empirical studies from different regions of the world; 4) it examines how the fields of law and public policy can be re-examined by incorporating the perspective of migrant children. Furthermore, this handbook prioritizes a decolonial approach that recognizes the diversity of childhoods and the importance of local contexts and power relations. (Source text: https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780197654750.001.0001)

Inglis, C., et al. (Eds.). (2020). The Sage Handbook of International Migration. SAGE Publications Ltd. Available at: https://doi.org/10.4135/9781526470416

This handbook offers a comprehensive analysis of international migration, addressing its growing diversification and relevance beyond the traditional issues of migrant settlement and integration in specific countries. It was developed in response to the need to examine the new dynamics and realities of a phenomenon that has experienced rapid growth and diversification over the past three decades. It is structured into four parts: the first examines how various disciplines have approached migratory phenomena; the second explores historical and contemporary migration flows, the third analyzes the processes by which migrants are incorporated into their new places of residence, opting for this term to avoid the normative connotations associated with concepts such as ‘assimilation’ or ‘integration’; and the fourth focuses on public policy challenges at the national and global levels, including how policymakers seek to “manage migration” so that it benefits nations, migrants, and society as a whole. (Source text: https://doi.org/10.4135/9781526470416)

Iredale, R. R., & Guo, F. (2015). Handbook of Chinese Migration : Identity and Wellbeing. Edward Elgar Publishing. Available at: https://login.proxy.bib.uottawa.ca/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1136515

China has undergone a series of unprecedented economic, social and demographic transformations, which, due to their scale, have had global repercussions and triggered massive population movements -both internally and externally/internationally- and it is for this reason that this handbook is dedicated to closely examining these transformations. It brings together contributions from leading scholars from around the world (e.g., China, Australia, UK, Singapore, among others) drawing on diverse disciplines to address migration from multifaceted and enriching perspectives. In the international context, the handbook examines the impact of rising nationalism and China’s aspiration to become a superpower, as well as the evolving perception of international migrants; at the same time, includes a glossary of terms to ensure conceptual consistency, and concludes by analyzing how migrants respond to the state, taking into account factors such as the timing and circumstances of their departure, their integration at their destination, and their perceptions regarding a return to China. (Source text: https://login.proxy.bib.uottawa.ca/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1136515)

Kaya, A., & Kilinç, N. (Eds.). (2026). Handbook on Diasporas and Migration. Edward Elgar Publishing. Available at: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/book/9781035353712/9781035353712.xml

This handbook, published in August 2026, offers a comprehensive overview of the study of migration and diasporas in the new millennium, advancing perspectives on de-migrantization that situate the experiences of individuals and communities within the context of broader political, economic, and spatial structures. Through its chapters, it demonstrates how the lives of diaspora, migrants, and refugees are shaped by factors such as ethnicity, culture, political pressures, global crises, digital transformations, and transnationalism. It includes case studies that explore the negotiation of identities, citizenship, and belonging, as well as the role of technology in reshaping social connections and political ties. (Source text: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/book/9781035353712/9781035353712.xml)

King, R., et al. (2022). Handbook of Return Migration. Edward Elgar Publishing. Available at: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/edcoll/9781839100048/9781839100048.xml

This handbook aims to provide a state-of-the-art overview of return migration, while also opening up new debates and lines of research in this expanding subfield within migration studies. It adopts a broad definition of ‘return’ that encompasses its various types and circumstances, incorporating perspectives from different disciplines (sociology, human geography, anthropology, economics, political science, and history) as well as from policymakers and practitioners. The handbook is structured in four parts: the first explores the theorization and conceptualization of return as a dynamic and constantly evolving process; the second examines the growing politicization of return over the past two decades; the third explores experiences of return and reintegration; and the fourth analyzes the impact of return on the development of countries of origin. Finally, it identifies key areas for future research, including the need to critically review the terminology used, address inequalities in return, and develop intersectional approaches that consider gender, age, generation, class, race, sexual orientation, and other sociodemographic variables. (Source text: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/edcoll/9781839100048/9781839100048.xml)

Kobayashi, Y. H. (2026). Handbook of Global Migration and Japan. Routledge. Available at: https://www.routledge.com/Handbook-of-Global-Migration-and-Japan/HassallKobayashi-Takahashi/p/book/9781041278658

The Handbook of Global Migration and Japan will be published in October 2026. It offers insights into migration governance and the dynamics of coexistence with migrants in contemporary Japan, and aims to provide a foundation for understanding the current landscape of migration and refugee experiences. Furthermore, it examines Japan’s relationship with migration by reconceptualizing the country from transnational perspectives; it illustrates the ways in which the Japanese state and society have addressed migration issues in practice through policy adaptations and the implications of the failures of the policies implemented. This volume has been structured to address these issues from both historical and thematic perspectives. (Source text: https://www.routledge.com/Handbook-of-Global-Migration-and-Japan/HassallKobayashi-Takahashi/p/book/9781041278658)

Liu-Farrer, G., & Yeoh, B. S. A. (Eds.). (2018). Routledge Handbook of Asian Migrations (1st ed.). Taylor and Francis. Available at: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315660493

The Routledge Handbook of Asian Migrations is organized under four thematic headings: 1) Asian migrations in the historical context, 2) Asian migration regimes and pathways, 3) Reconceptualising migration through Asian experiences, 4) Challenges in Asian migration. And it is through its content that it offers a panoramic view of Asian migration–a region characterized by increasingly diverse forms of mobility, both within the continent and to and from it. This handbook challenges the economic logic underlying the majority of migration theories and documents the various contemporary mobility regimes that coexist in the region, ranging from historical patterns to modern political (institutional frameworks that facilitate or restrict migration) and economic contexts. (Source text: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315660493)

Maguire, J., et al. (2024). Handbook on Sport and Migration. Edward Elgar Publishing. Available at: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/book/9781789909418/9781789909418.xml

The handbook explores the many intersections between sport and migration, a field of study that, although it has been developed for more than four decades, continues to expand its analytical horizons in light of the changing and multifaceted nature of the phenomenon. The editors situate the movement of people within the context of global sports processes (athletes, coaches, support staff, fans, officials, the media, and volunteers), but also examine the role of sport within migration that is not driven by sport itself, thereby acknowledging that sport is not merely a reflection of broader political, economic, social, and cultural currents, but actively participates in shaping them. It is organized into four parts: the first addresses sports-related mobility from perspectives of continuity and change; the second examines sports spaces, places, and identities in various national contexts; the third analyzes issues of governance, regulation, and borders; and the fourth explores migration, refugees, and controls in the sports sphere. Through global case studies the chapters examine the power dynamics that characterize global sports, including labor exploitation, child trafficking and human rights in the context of major sporting events. (Source text: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/book/9781789909418/9781789909418.xml)

McAuliffe, M., & Bauloz, C. (Eds.). (2024). Research Handbook on Migration, Gender, and COVID-19 (First edition). Elgar Handbooks in Migration. Northampton: Edward Elgar Publishing. Available at: https://doi-org.proxy.bib.uottawa.ca/10.4337/9781802208672

This Research Handbook encompasses the latest research on the relationship between migration, gender and COVID-19, providing critical analysis in order to contribute to our understanding of immediate and long-term implications of the pandemic on international migration from a gender perspective. It explores several facets of migration including displacement, internal and international mobility, return migration, labor mobility and gender inequalities in migration. A useful resource for students or researchers in demography, migration studies, geography, political science, sociology and international law. (Source text: https://doi-org.proxy.bib.uottawa.ca/10.4337/9781802208672)

McAuliffe, M. (2021). Research Handbook on International Migration and Digital Technology. Edward Elgar Publishing. Available at: https://books-scholarsportal-info.proxy.bib.uottawa.ca/uri/ebooks/ebooks7/edwardelgar7/2022-01-11/1/9781839100611

Nowadays, we find ourselves in a context where social and economic interactions are increasingly mediated by digital systems, and migration -as a growing phenomenon- has been affected by technological advances, particularly in the field of information and communication. This Research Handbook examines the dynamics linking international migration with digitalization from economic, social, political, and regulatory perspectives, recognizing that the rapid pace of technological change is transforming societies and reshaping fundamental concepts of humanity. It also addresses how migrants, their families, and their networks interact with ICTs throughout the entire migration process (including preparations prior to travel to the destination country), given that digital technologies can both facilitate and hinder or prevent migration; and it seeks to extend the analysis beyond geopolitical approaches to offer a comprehensive understanding of digitalization as the most significant technological change of the modern era. (Source text: https://books-scholarsportal-info.proxy.bib.uottawa.ca/uri/ebooks/ebooks7/edwardelgar7/2022-01-11/1/9781839100611)

Meardi, G., & Meardi, G. (2024). Research Handbook on Migration and Employment. Edward Elgar Publishing Limited. Available at: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/book/9781839107245/9781839107245.xml

The handbook aims to address the need for a systematic and interdisciplinary integration of the fields of migration and employment studies, bringing together contributions from sociologists, geographers, demographers, political scientists, and specialists in industrial relations, thereby offering a broad global and transnational perspective. The volume is organized into five sections: the first examines supply and demand factors in labor markets; the second analyzes the role of key actors; the third addresses sectoral perspectives in critical areas such as caregiving, construction, manufacturing, and agriculture; the fourth presents regional perspectives that show how migration is predominantly regional in terms of both flows and regulatory regimes; and the fifth, whose chapters focus on migration regulations and policy. Furthermore, the handbook aims to contribute to scientific and ethical discourse on the reality of migrant labor, highlighting its essential functions, its value, and the policy issues surrounding it. (Source text: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/book/9781839107245/9781839107245.xml)

Mockaitis, A. I. (2023). The Palgrave Handbook of Global Migration in International Business (1st ed.). Springer International Publishing. Available at: https://doi-org.proxy.bib.uottawa.ca/10.1007/978-3-031-38886-6

This handbook examines the dynamic nature of global migration and its implications for International Business (IB), a field of study that is essential for understanding the challenges facing contemporary societies. It addresses migration as a ‘major challenge’ for the global community -and empirical phenomenon with far-reaching ramifications that raises serious public policy issues and has profound social, political, and economic consequences- and does so by integrating perspectives ranging from a macroeconomic approach to the individual experiences of migrants. It is organized into five parts, in which the volume covers the full spectrum of issues related to the intersection of migration and IB: 1) Migration Landscapes in International Business; 2) Navigating the Terrain of Language and Culture; 3) Leveraging and Managing Migration in the International Firm; 4) Migrants as an International Business Resource; 5) The Migrant’s Journey. The chapters in this handbook tackle topics such as diaspora networks in international partnerships, migration trajectories, the challenges of reintegration, and how events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and Brexit have introduced new challenges for the management of international mobility. (Source text: https://doi-org.proxy.bib.uottawa.ca/10.1007/978-3-031-38886-6)

Mora, C., & Piper, N. (Eds.). (2021). The Palgrave Handbook of Gender and Migration (1st ed.). Springer International Publishing. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-63347-9

This handbook offers an up-to-date analysis of the intersection between gender and migration, adopting a multidisciplinary approach that integrates two transversal axes: intersectionality and globality/transnationality. The contributions in this volume examine how migration is shaped by gender, class, race, as well as by public policies, international regimes, and normative definitions often rooted in the colonial legacy. It also expands its analysis beyond a framework centered on the Global North to highlight the importance of South-South migration, thereby avoiding a theoretical framework that views the phenomenon exclusively through the lens of South-North flows. Furthermore, it address the fluidity of migration movements and the ongoing transnational relationships that migrants maintain across space and time; and in specific sections, it analyzes the dynamics of care and affective and emotional labor, problematizing unequal power relations in different contexts, as well as migrants’ rights, social welfare, and inclusion policies-in a context where recent events have revealed migrants to be both essential workers and, simultaneously, a disposable population exposed to the greatest risks of health and economic crises. (Source text: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-63347-9)

Orcutt, M., Shortall, C., Walpole, S., Abbara, A., Garry, S., & Issa, R. ,. Z. (2022). A., & Abubakar, I. “Handbook of Refugee Health: For Healthcare Professionals and Humanitarians Providing Care to Forced Migrants.” () (1st ed.). CRC Press. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1201/9780429464874

In the context of the growing global displacement crisis, which has made the health of refugees and forced migrants a humanitarian and public health challenge, this book offers a comprehensive framework for recognizing the rights of this population and addressing their health needs throughout the entire migration journey. It is structured into three sections that address, respectively, public health theory, applied public health, and clinical approaches, and draws on socioeconomic models and integrated care systems to improve health and health equity. This handbook incorporates perspectives from law, medical anthropology, and cultural awareness, and emphasizes the importance of listening to refugees themselves, respecting their cultures, and promoting their autonomy. In addition, the handbook serves as a reference tool for health and humanitarian professionals working in contexts of forced migration. (Source text: https://doi.org/10.1201/9780429464874)

Pinson, H., et al. (2023). Research Handbook on Migration and Education. Edward Elgar Publishing. Available at: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/book/9781839106361/9781839106361.xml

This handbook contributes to the establishment of education and migration as a distinct interdisciplinary field of research, within the context of increasing global mobility that, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, has not ceased. It addresses the challenges faced by education systems and migrant children in low-income countries of the Global South and in high-income countries of the Global North. Furthermore, the chapters are grounded in diverse disciplinary perspectives and methodologies, covering a wide range of educational contexts (from regular schools to community centers and schools in refugee camps) and highlighting different types of migration, such as refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons, and those who move in search of better educational and economic opportunities. Similarly, the handbook tackles cross-cutting issues such as academic and social inclusion, the visibility of migrant children in classrooms, tensions surrounding access to education, and the balance between recognizing the vulnerability and agency of migrant children. (Source text: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/book/9781839106361/9781839106361.xml)

Rajan, S. I., & Sumeetha, M. (2020). Handbook of Internal Migration in India (1st ed.). SAGE Publications Pvt Ltd. Available at: https://doi.org/10.4135/9789353287788

This handbook is the first compendium of its kind to offer new insights into the processes, trends, determinants and dynamics of internal migration in India. It examines the connections between migration and urbanization–a process that has presented both challenges and opportunities for migrants, communities, cities and governments, and that is fundamental to public policy planning and design. The volume brings together leading experts in the field and is organized into eight thematic sections -macro perspectives, state-level perspectives, migration and caste, migration and gender, migration and urbanization, migration and politics, emerging issues and migration policy- which cover nearly all Indian states. It also analyzes labor flows from underdeveloped regions to production centers and examines why temporary and short-term migration remains a fundamental subsistence strategy for millions of people. (Source text: https://doi.org/10.4135/9789353287788)

Rowlands, A., and Fiddian-Qasmiyeh, E. (Eds.), The Oxford Handbook of Religion and Contemporary Migration, Oxford Academic. Oxford University Press. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190076511.001.0001

This handbook is currently in development, with individual articles publishing online in advance of print publication. (Source text: https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190076511.001.0001)

Sahoo, A. K. (2023). Routledge Handbook of South Asian Migrations. Taylor & Francis Unlimited. Available at: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003327363

This handbook presents cutting-edge research on migration in South Asia, approaching the diversity of this phenomenon in terms of gender, caste, class, region, religion, and language. The volume brings together specialists from various disciplines –including sociology, history, anthropology, economics, and cultural studies– to offer a comprehensive understanding of how South Asian migrants negotiate and promote their culture both within and outside the region. It is organized into five sections that examine intraregional migration patterns, long-distance international migration, temporary labor migration, the movements of diaspora generations, and return migration. The chapters discuss issues such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, government policies toward refugees, irregular migration, skilled and unskilled migration, the role of race and caste, and migratory transnationalism. (Source text: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003327363)

Sciortino, G., et al. (2024). Research Handbook on the Sociology of Migration (1st ed.). Edward Elgar Publishing. Available at: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/book/9781839105463/9781839105463.xml

The Research Handbook offers a broad, comprehensive and evidence-based exploration of the sociology of migration, addressing one of the most pressing issues on the contemporary global agenda. This volume brings together contributions from more than forty specialists and is designed as a research tool for those new to the field, offering a diverse and multidimensional perspective that highlights the plurality of the sociology of migration as well as its shared disciplinary core. The volume is organized into three sections: 1) it examines key concepts used in current research (sociology of migration); 2) it addresses research methods and techniques; 3) it analyzes the sites, places, and spheres in which migrants engage. Furthermore, this handbook explores the origins of the sociology of migration, considering both past events and future directions of research, and serves as an essential resource for students, scholars, and professionals in sociology, social policy, development studies, and political science. (Source text: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/book/9781839105463/9781839105463.xml)

Thomas, F., & Publishing, E. E. (2016). Handbook of Migration and Health. Edward Elgar Pub. Available at: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/9781784714772.xml

In the current political context, where human mobility is recognized as a key social determinant of well-being, it is important to analyze the relationship between migration and health. This is why this handbook is essential for understanding this relation, as it offers an accessible overview of the key debates that shape the contemporary understanding of this relationship. It brings together contributions from 58 researchers, integrating diverse disciplinary perspectives and empirical evidence from a wide variety of geographic and sociocultural contexts. Three cross-cutting themes that link its sections are: 1) the intersectional nature of migration and health experiences, which cannot be separated from other dimensions of identity (gender, age, religion, class); 2) the neoliberal context in which these experiences are embedded; and 3) the importance of moving beyond biomedical frameworks to consider the sociocultural influences that shape migrants’ wellbeing. (Source text: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/9781784714772.xml)

Torres, S., et al. (2023). Handbook on Migration and Ageing. Edward Elgar Publishing. Available at: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/book/9781839106774/9781839106774.xml

This handbook offers a comprehensive overview of the multiple dimensions that make up the intersection between migration and ageing, two central processes of current demographic change with profound implications for the economy, public policies, social cohesion, and individual well-being. The publication is structured in three parts: the first establishes the conceptual foundations that guide research in this field; the second systematizes studies on the various populations groups involved, differentiating their experiences according to their migratory and generational status; and the third addresses the vulnerabilities and inequities affecting older migrants, while recognizing their capacity for agency and self-realization. Furthermore, the analysis is set within a historical context of profound demographic and social transformations -ranging from increased life expectancy to the feminization of migration flows- and focuses on the barriers faced by older adults in situations of forced displacement, such as language barriers, mobility constraints, or even their invisibility within the household, all of which exacerbate their vulnerability and limit their access to protection and assistance. (Source text: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/book/9781839106774/9781839106774.xml)

Tsuda, T., & Publishing, E. E. (2024). Handbook of Migration, Ethnicity and Diversity. Edward Elgar Publishing Limited. Available at: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/book/9781800884793/9781800884793.xml

This handbook provides an analytical framework for examining migrant diversity, using case studies that illustrate the social dynamics and consequences of that diversity for both migrants and host societies. It addresses how ethnic and non-ethnic diversities –based on gender, sexuality, social class, generation, and legal status– can give rise to processes of inclusion, exclusion, and unequal hierarchies, and is organized into three parts: 1) it provides a general framework for analyzing migrant diversity; 2) it examines the responses of host societies, which can range from inclusion to exclusion and marginalization; and 3) it focuses on internal diversity within migrant communities while also exploring the solidarity and segregation that may arise among heterogeneous groups. Furthermore, this handbook adopts a superdiversity approach that recognizes the dynamic intersection of multiple variables and emphasizes that ethnic and related forms of diversity are not static but are subject to historical change, thereby providing a deeper understanding of the heterogeneity of migrant communities. (Source text: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/book/9781800884793/9781800884793.xml)

Urzúa, A., & Cabieses, B. (Eds.). (2025). Handbook of Health and Migration in Latin America and the Caribbean (1st ed.). Springer Nature Switzerland. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-84315-0

Recognizing that the right to health is a fundamental and inherent human right, this handbook offers a comprehensive overview of the relationship between migration and health, specifically in Latin America and the Caribbean. This work seeks to help bridge the North-South divide that characterizes knowledge on migration and health by bringing together chapters written by local experts in the health and social sciences, based primarily on scientific publications and reports produced in the region. The handbook is organized into three parts: the first provides a contextual framework for the phenomenon of migration in the region; the second addresses the state of the art in research on relevant topics such as physical health, mental health, use of health services and the impact of climate change; and the third delves into populations exposed to situations of greater vulnerability (e.g., children, adolescents, older adults, gender diversity, migrants in transit, and those living on the streets). The handbook takes a constructive, human rights-based approach and offers an important academic contribution for researchers, health professionals, and policymakers. (Source text: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-84315-0)

Bourbeau, P., & Publishing, E. E. (2017). Handbook on Migration and Security. Edward Elgar Pub. Available at: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/9781785360480.xml

This handbook offers an updated analysis of the links between migration and security in a globalized world, with the dual purpose of exploring the growing diversity of approaches, paradigms, and methods developed to study this nexus, and of promoting a multidisciplinary dialogue on its ontological, epistemological, explanatory, and normative dimensions. It brings together contributions from international scholars across various disciplines, examining how the securitization of migration is addressed from different fields and thematic areas. The handbook is organized into four sections: the first addresses the importance of migration and security in the social sphere; the second explores the theoretical perspectives and analytical frameworks that have enabled an understanding of the securitization of migration; the third analyzes the multiple facets of its phenomenon, including detention centers, human trafficking, environmental refugees, public opinion, surveillance, the media, and xenophobia; and the fourth examines how this process unfolds in different regions of the world. (Source text: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/9781785360480.xml)

Carmel, E., et al. (Eds.). (2021). Handbook on the Governance and Politics of Migration. Edward Elgar Publishing. Available at: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/edcoll/9781788117227/9781788117227.xml

The Handbook on the Governance and Politics of Migration challenges orthodox perspectives by analyzing how migrants –whether forced or voluntary– are governed in various spaces and processes, drawing on current examples from around the world. The editors propose an innovative conceptual and analytical framework for the critical evaluation of migration governance, adopting a global and interdisciplinary approach. The book is organized into six key themes that address conceptual debates, categorizations of migration, governance regimes, processes, spaces, and mobilizations surrounding migration. (Source text: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/edcoll/9781788117227/9781788117227.xml)

Cleton, L., et al. (2026). The Routledge Handbook of the Politics of Migration in Europe (2nd ed.). Taylor & Francis Group. Available at: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003395485

In this second edition, the handbook provides a critical analysis of contemporary European migration policy, adopting a pan-European perspective that encompasses all geographic regions of the continent. The book examines recent developments affecting human mobility in Europe, such as the significant number of asylum seekers between 2014 and 2016, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Brexit, and the Russian war on Ukraine, as well as the new Pact on Migration and Asylum adopted by the European Union. Organized into eight thematic sections, the volume addresses migration governance and its European specificities; the institutions that shape migration policy; belonging and citizenship; border governance; asylum and international protection; labor migration; pan-European cooperation; and methodological challenges in migration research. It is essential reading for scholars and professionals interested in European migration policy. (Source text: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003395485)

Crawley, H., & Teye, J. (2023). The Palgrave Handbook of South-South Migration and Inequality (1st ed.). Palgrave Macmillan. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-39814-8

This handbook proposes new perspectives and viewpoints to enrich the theoretical and political understanding of one of the most significant, and paradoxically, least theorized demographic phenomena of the 21st century: South-South migration. Likewise, it challenges the hegemonic epistemological and political conceptions that have dominated the field of migration studies, with the aim of decentralizing and decolonizing the productions of knowledge about this phenomenon and its consequences outside of the Global North. It consists of four sections that address conceptualizations, the analysis of the “South”, structural inequalities, and political and institutional responses, bringing to light patterns of mobility that are often overlooked; throughout these sections, topics such as race and structural racism, poverty, climate change, gender, and migration governance, among others, are explored and examined. (Source text: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-39814-8)

Freedman, J., et al. (2024). Research Handbook on Asylum and Refugee Policy. Edward Elgar Publishing. Available at: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/book/9781802204599/9781802204599.xml

This research handbook presents a multidisciplinary analysis of asylum and refugee policies in a global context, addressing national, regional, and international responses to forced migration at a time when global displacement has reached unprecedented levels. Throughout its content, the handbook adopts a decolonial and intersectional approach that examines how these policies are rooted in colonial histories and how they reproduce racist and generalized forms of domination and exclusion. The handbook is organized into the following sections: 1) A historical approach to asylum and refugee policy; 2) Geographical and geopolitical context for understanding refugee policy; 3) Securitization, violence and resistance; 4) Intersectionality and asylum and refugee policies; and 5) Current and future challenges to asylum and refugee policy. Finally, this volume includes contributions that combine legal, political, sociological, and anthropological perspectives, while also incorporating the experiences of professionals and activists, making it an essential guide for understanding current and emerging debates in this field. (Source text: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/book/9781802204599/9781802204599.xml)

Freeman, G. P., & Mirilovic, N. (2016). Handbook on Migration and Social Policy. Edward Elgar Publishing. Available at: https://doi-org.proxy.bib.uottawa.ca/10.4337/9781783476299

This Handbook explores the connections between migration and social policy (particularly formal settlement and integration policies for migrants), discussing the positive and negative impact of different types of migrations on financial, social and political stability in leading receiving states across continents. Authors investigate connections between migration and trade theory, foreign direct investment, globalization, public opinion, public education and welfare programs. Useful reading for graduates and academics interested in developing their theoretical understanding in the field. (Source text: https://doi-org.proxy.bib.uottawa.ca/10.4337/9781783476299)

Giugni, M., & Grasso, M. (2021). Handbook of Citizenship and Migration. Edward Elgar Publishing. Available at: https://books-scholarsportal-info.proxy.bib.uottawa.ca/uri/ebooks/ebooks6/edwardelgar6/2021-06-30/1/9781789903133

The Handbook of Citizenship and Migration offers an analysis of the relation between citizenship and migration–two concepts that are often presented as opposites but are in fact interconnected, making it difficult to theorize about one without considering the other. The handbook stems from the growing political and academic prominence of migration in recent decades, and it stands out for addressing both terms equally rather than merely mentioning a few of their mutual implications. Similarly, drawing on an interdisciplinary approach -encompassing political science, sociology, geography, economics, history, anthropology- , it is structured into five parts: the first provides an overview of the theoretical and methodological perspectives that link migration to conceptions and practices of citizenship; the next three address the dimensions of belonging and citizenship, rights, and participation; and the final part broadens the scope to include contemporary challenges and future perspectives in the study of both phenomena. (Source text: https://books-scholarsportal-info.proxy.bib.uottawa.ca/uri/ebooks/ebooks6/edwardelgar6/2021-06-30/1/9781789903133)

Menjívar, C., Ruiz, M., & Ness, I. (Eds.). (2018). The Oxford Handbook of Migration Crises, Oxford Handbooks, Oxford Academic. Oxford University Press. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190856908.001.0001

This Handbook deconstructs and challenges representations of migrations as crises, examining how crises emerge, what is a crisis, and how this concept is used in the media and politics in transit and receiving countries. Authors highlight the role of the media and public officials in framing migratory flows as crises, revisiting and redefining a ‘migration crisis’ through a critical lens. (Source text: https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190856908.001.0001)

Miller, H. V., & Peguero, A. (Eds.). (2018). Routledge Handbook on Immigration and Crime (1st ed.). Taylor and Francis. Available at: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781317211563

The Routledge Handbook on Immigration and Crime is intended for students, scholars from various disciplines –including criminology, sociology, law, and urban studies– and policymakers addressing issues of migration and border security. It critically examines the relationship between immigration and crime in the United States, a link that has been associated with particular immigrant groups and perceived increases in crime and other social problems; it contains chapters that discuss topics –from both historical and contemporary perspectives– such as the relationship between immigration rates and crime, the social construction of the criminal immigrant, immigration policies and their relationship to perceptions of crime, as well as sanctuary cities and the context of the ‘war on terrorism’. The handbook is organized under four thematic headings: 1) Historical Perspectives on Immigration and Crime, 2) Theoretical Perspectives on Immigration and Crime, 3) Empirical Research on Immigration and Crime, 4) Current Issues in Immigration and Crime. (Source text: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781317211563)

Oishi, N., et al. (Eds.). (2026). Handbook on Migration in Asia. Edward Elgar Publishing. Available at: https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/usd/handbook-on-migration-in-asia-9781035311514.html

The Handbook on Migration in Asia will be published in September 2026. It aims to analyze the main migration challenges in Asia –a region that serves as an origin, transit, and destination for migration flows– and provides a basic framework for understanding emerging trends in this area. The book takes an interdisciplinary and inclusive approach in which experts examine the difficulties policymakers face in the face of increasing migration, addressing issues such as anti-immigrant sentiment, the challenges of social integration, and gaps in governance structures at the global, regional, national, and subnational levels. In addition, its content covers critical aspects such as regional migration, policies differentiated by skill levels, integration, displacement, and irregular migration. It is an essential resource for scholars and students of migration studies, sociology, and Asian politics. (Source text: https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/usd/handbook-on-migration-in-asia-9781035311514.html)

Pécoud, A., et al. (2023). Research Handbook on the Institutions of Global Migration Governance. Edward Elgar Publishing Limited. Available at: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/book/9781789908077/9781789908077.xml

The Research Handbook on the Institutions of Global Migration Governance offers an analysis that places the plurality of institutions shaping migration at the global level at the center of the debate, based on the premise that migration governance cannot be understood solely through the study of states. The book brings together researchers from various disciplines to examine a range of actors –from intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations to social networks, trafficking cartels, transnational religious organizations, labor unions, and families– and explores their autonomy and their relationship with states. Its content is organized around an analysis of three levels of institutionalization: 1) organizations as institutions; 2) international or meta-institutional frameworks; and 3) the formal and informal institutions that intersect in the governance of migration. (Source text: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/book/9781789908077/9781789908077.xml)

Rajan, S. I., & Rajagopalan, K. (2025). The Palgrave Handbook of Indian Migrants to South East Asia (1st ed.). Springer Nature Singapore. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-4204-5

The Palgrave Handbook of Indian Migrants to South East Asia has based its analysis primarily on the context of twenty-five years of collaborative relations between India and ASEAN in areas such as diplomacy, economy, politics, human capital development, among others. Moreover, this handbook examines contemporary patterns of Indian migration to Southeast Asia, identifying two main categories: highly skilled migration and semi-skilled or low-skilled migration. Throughout its analysis, this book has incorporated the context of the social and political dilemmas faced by indigenous communities in Southeast Asia, as well as the statelessness affecting some Indian migrants or communities, making it an essential resource for understanding the complexities of Indian migration in the region. (Source text: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-4204-5)

Recchi, E., et al. (2024). Handbook of Human Mobility and Migration (1st ed.). Edward Elgar Publishing. Available at: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/book/9781839105784/9781839105784.xml

The Handbook of Human Mobility and Migration offers a unique assessment of the theoretical debates, empirical issues, and governance challenges surrounding contemporary international mobility and migration, adopting the concept of ‘mobility’ as a distinct factor and distinguishing it from the concept of migration (the latter understood as the result of two events: spatial displacement plus settlement at the destination). The volume takes an interdisciplinary approach and brings together contributions from experts in sociology, geography, political science, and demography. It is organized into three sections: the first rethinks conventional categories in migration studies from a mobility perspective; the second maps the macrosociological and microsociological patterns of the trajectories and representations of the actors involved; and the third addresses the regulation and control of mobility and migration at the supranational and global levels. It also addresses topics such as circular migration, public opinion on migration, visa and border infrastructure, and the debate over whether international migration is truly global. (Source text: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/book/9781839105784/9781839105784.xml)

Rosenblum, M. R., Tichenor, D. J. (Eds). (2012). Oxford Handbook of the Politics of International Migration, Oxford Handbooks, Oxford Academic. Oxford University Press. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780195337228.001.0001

In this Handbook, leading migration experts consider major questions and challenges related to the issue of international migration. This book examines the large-scale movement of people across international borders, integrating the perspectives of a wide variety of fields (political science, sociology, economics, anthropology). Articles analyze the origins and causes of migration; the consequences of migration at both ends of the migration chain; economics; the impacts of migration on parties and political participation; social and cultural effects of migration; the effects of public opinion on international relations and policy making; immigration policy; the immigrant experience (assimilation, race, transnationalism and gender; and contemporary issues (including trans-border crime and terrorism, organized labor, etc). (Source text: https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780195337228.001.0001)

Schiller, M., et al. (2026). Handbook on Migration and Public Policy. Edward Elgar Publishing Limited. Available at: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/book/9781035327317/9781035327317.xml

This handbook seeks to systematize knowledge about migration policy on a global scale, understood in its broadest sense – not only as the regulation of migration flows and border control, but also as the social, economic, and international policies that influence the structural causes of migration. The main objective is to contribute to a better understanding of the dynamics of migration policy formulation, examining how policies are developed, in what contexts, with which actors, and under what factors. Using research by scholars from around the world, examines the complex interactions and interdependencies among political levels (from international collaborations to the so-called ‘local turn’ in policies for the integration of migrants), thereby addressing migration and its impact on public policy. The handbook offers a comprehensive and comparative perspective on the formulation of migration policies. (Source text: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/book/9781035327317/9781035327317.xml)

Triandafyllidou, A. (Ed.). (2023). Routledge Handbook of Immigration and Refugee Studies (2nd ed.). Routledge. Available at: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003194316

This new edition of the handbook incorporates topics of high relevance in the contemporary world, such as return migration, urbanization, and its relation to human mobility, as well as the use of digital technologies in border control, security, and the processing of visa and asylum applications. It also addresses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on international migration flows and focuses on decision-making and human agency. The handbook is organized into thematic sections that address various key dimensions essential to understanding migration and asylum, including the labor market and the exploitation of migrant workers, and the dynamics of asylum and irregular migration. Its multidisciplinary nature is reflected in the contributions of prominent authors from disciplines such as sociology, geography, law, political science, and economics, which enrich the analysis and offer a comprehensive view of the phenomenon of migration. (Source text: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003194316)

Triandafyllidou, A., & Publishing, E. E. (2024). Handbook of Migration and Globalisation (2nd ed.). Edward Elgar Publishing. Available at: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/book/9781800887657/9781800887657.xml

The second edition of the Handbook of Migration and Globalisation is dedicated to a comprehensive examination of the interdependence between migration and globalization. In doing so, it explores the mutual impact of economic, social and political globalization on international population flows, as well as the role of migrants as agents of the globalization process. The handbook revisits a discussion that has taken on new dimensions over the past 25 years and organizes it around the following sections: globalization and migration; the global economy, trade, and migration; regional migration governance and interlocking dynamics of internal, inter-regional, and international migration; migration, globalization, and climate change; and cultural perspectives on migration in a global era. This edition includes new chapters on migration and health, the relationship between climate change and human mobility, the role of advanced digital technologies in migration governance, and return processes. In addition, through its chapters, it offers a panoramic view of the main research questions, approaches, and findings, as well as current and future challenges in the study of migration. (Source text: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/book/9781800887657/9781800887657.xml)

Ullah, A. A. (Ed.). (2024). Handbook of Migration, International Relations and Security in Asia. Springer Nature Singapore. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-8001-7

This handbook covers the multiple facets of international migration, international relations, and security in Asia, a region of growing geopolitical importance that is home to diverse nations with complex relationships and evolving security challenges. Organized into ten sections that provide a broad regional representation of Southeast Asia, East Asia, Central Asia, and South Asia, it analyzes the interplay between geopolitical dynamics, conflicts, and cooperation in shaping migration flows and policies; as such, its chapters address topics including gender, the environment, trade, economy, governance, diplomacy, crime and the diaspora. (Source text: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-8001-7)

Weinar, A., et al. (Eds.). (2018). The Routledge Handbook of the Politics of Migration in Europe (1st ed.). an imprint of Taylor and Francis Group. Available at: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315512853

The European context has been marked by the growing politicization of migration and asylum, as well as by constantly evolving national and supranational responses; this handbook offers a rigorous and critical analysis of European migration policy and its study. The handbook not only bases its analysis on Western Europe but also includes Eastern Europe, the Western Balkans and Turkey, as well as the European Union’s influence beyond its borders. This first edition is organized into eight sections that address issues such as migration governance, institutions, citizenship, border management, asylum, labor migration, and pan-European cooperation. (Source text: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315512853)

Yurdakul, G., et al. (Eds.). (2026). The Oxford Handbook of Intersectional Approaches to Migration, Gender, and Sexuality. Oxford University Press eBooks. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780197775417.001.0001

The Oxford Handbook of Intersectional Approaches to Migration, Gender, and Sexuality is expected to be published in October 2026, and its main objective is to incorporate intersectional approaches that position gender and sexuality as fundamental axes for understanding migratory processes:; at the same time, it challenges the reproduction of Western-centered frameworks of knowledge. This handbook combines contributions from various disciplines to examine how structural power, institutional practices, and everyday experiences intersect to produce multiscalar inequalities. Its content is characterized by an intersectional analysis that goes beyond gender and sexuality to include class, race, citizenship, and legal status; it also features policy-oriented sections addressing intersectional exclusions, climate migration, and governance. (Source text: https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780197775417.001.0001)

Barberis, E., et al. (Eds.). (2026). Handbook on Migration in Small Towns and Rural Areas. Edward Elgar Publishing. Available at: https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/usd/handbook-on-migration-in-small-towns-and-rural-areas-9781035323500.html

The handbook will be published in November 2026 and will examine intra- and international migration in small towns and rural areas–a field of study that has received little attention compared to large urban centers. It brings together leading experts who examine the causes, processes, and consequences of migration beyond metropolitan areas, making it an essential resource for students and researchers in migration studies, geography, public policy, and urban studies. Its content takes an interpretive approach that contextualizes migration within the social, economic, and political transformations of these localities and evaluates case studies that reflect the perspectives of local communities and their responses to migration challenges. (Source text: https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/usd/handbook-on-migration-in-small-towns-and-rural-areas-9781035323500.html)

Beduschi, A. (Ed.). (2026). Handbook on Migration and Artificial Intelligence. Edward Elgar Publishing. Available at: https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/usd/handbook-on-migration-and-artificial-intelligence-9781035331611.html

The handbook will be published in October 2026. Through a multidisciplinary approach, it argues that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not a neutral tool but has increasingly become a determining factor in contemporary international migration governance and practices. Furthermore, this handbook examines the conceptual, normative, and practical impact of AI in different migration contexts, addressing debates on identity, belonging, and human rights, as well as the digital transformation of migration governance. This handbook is a timely resource for scholars and students of migration studies, law, and international relations who are interested in understanding the potential benefits and risks of AI in this field, as well as for professionals and policymakers. (Source text: https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/usd/handbook-on-migration-and-artificial-intelligence-9781035331611.html)

Caponio, T., et al. (Eds.). (2018). The Routledge Handbook of the Governance of Migration and Diversity in Cities (1st ed.). Routledge. Available at: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781351108478

The handbook explores how migration and diversity have transformed urban life and local governance, positioning the city as the central unit of analysis for the study of migration policies, in contrast to the traditional approach centered on the Nation-state. It brings together contributions from various disciplines –political science, history, sociology, geography, and so on– and covers cities around the world; presenting analyses of the role of non-state actors such as NGOs, migrant organizations, and labor unions, among others, with the aim of defining a future research agenda that leverages interdisciplinary intersections to understand the complexity of the governance of migration and diversity in urban contexts. Finally, this handbook is organized into five parts: 1) Migration, history and urban life; 2) Local politics and political participation; 3) Local policies of migration and diversity; 4) Superdiverse cities; and 5) Divided cities and border cities. (Source text: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781351108478)

De Graauw, E., et al. (Eds.). (2027). Handbook on Migration and Cities. Edward Elgar Publishing. Available at: https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/usd/handbook-on-migration-and-cities-9781789907346.html

The Handbook on Migration and Cities will be published in January 2027 and presents an innovative approach that bridges migration studies and urban theory by placing human mobility at the center of contemporary urban transformations. This work brings together perspectives from the Global North and South to examine how migrants reshape neighborhoods, labor markets, institutions, and the political life of cities, while also analyzing how history and urban structure shape the possibilities for settlement, access to opportunities, and experiences of belonging or exclusion. The chapters will address topics ranging from housing and work to culture, governance, and climate mobility, suggesting that cities are dynamic socio-spatial spheres where rights, resources, and inequalities are organized and contested. (Source text: https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/usd/handbook-on-migration-and-cities-9781789907346.html)

Haugen, H. Ø. (2025). Handbook on Migration to China (1st ed.). Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd. Available at: https://doi.org/10.4337/9781035332700

This handbook is an essential resource for understanding the reshaping of the global migration order following China´s rise as a major destination for international flows. The work focuses on two key aspects: I) it documents the heterogeneity of migratory trajectories toward China, ranging from students and academics to entrepreneurs, domestic workers, athletes, and migrants for family or political reasons; and II) examines the Chinese government’s efforts to regulate, classify, and give visibility to these flows through policies and legal frameworks. Throughout its chapters, the handbook analyzes how the Chinese state has incentivized, tolerated, and, at times, restricted migration flows; while also engaging with themes such as family, culture, identity, border governance, refugees, and human trafficking. (Source text: https://doi.org/10.4337/9781035332700)

Lundmark, L., & Hall, C. M. (2026). Handbook on Tourism and Migration. Edward Elgar Publishing. Available at: https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/usd/handbook-on-tourism-and-migration-9781035320905.html

The handbook will be published in November 2026. It examines how tourism drives both domestic and international migration through labor market dynamics, entrepreneurship, and the development of social networks, and is structured around four thematic areas: consumption, production, regulation, and the future. It also addresses the role of lifestyle in voluntary migration, the influence of political and market forces on mobility, and the effects of migration on tourist destinations, as well as topics such as migrant labor, entrepreneurship, tourism governance, and a sense of place. The handbook highlights the fluid relationship between tourism and migration, making it an essential resource for students and researchers interested in the field. (Source text: https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/usd/handbook-on-tourism-and-migration-9781035320905.html)

Makina, D., & Pasura, D. (Eds.). (2024). Routledge Handbook of Contemporary African Migration. Routledge. Available at: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003005551

The decolonization of African migration studies is one of the main objectives of this handbook, as one of its central contributions lies in seeking to challenge and break away from Eurocentric approaches to migration, prioritizing alternative forms of knowledge and showcasing the voices of African scholars and policymakers. This handbook offers a multidisciplinary overview of contemporary African international migration, serving as a reference source on topics such as migration history, trends, migrant profiles, narratives, the relationship between migration and development, governance, diasporas, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; through the content of its sections, which address the history of African migration, contemporary patterns and trends, governance and forced displacement, the role of the diaspora in development, and future trajectories. Although most migration takes place within the continent, the handbook critically points out that research, policies, and media coverage have focused disproportionately on those who leave Africa, thereby reproducing, both in thought and in practice, the coloniality of power and knowledge. (Source text: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003005551)

McLeman, R. A., & Gemenne, F. (Eds.). (2018). Routledge Handbook of Environmental Displacement and Migration (1st ed.). Routledge. Available at: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315638843

Over the past few decades, academic research on migration and environmental displacement has grown rapidly, making it necessary to review the existing body of knowledge in the field. This handbook analyzes this issue, offering an overview of how environmental variability and change influence global migration patterns and, in some cases, trigger large-scale population displacements. The book compiles contributions from researchers in the field and explains the theoretical, conceptual, and empirical developments of recent years, describing their origins and connection to broader topics such as migration studies, development studies, and international law and policy. Additionally, this handbook serves as a reliable and accessible guide for scholars, students, policymakers, and anyone interested in the subject. (Source text: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315638843)

Waters, J. L., et al. (2023). Handbook on Migration and the Family. Edward Elgar Publishing. Available at: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/book/9781789908732/9781789908732.xml

The handbook offers a critical perspective on debates regarding contemporary family dynamics in the context of globalization, migration, and unequal mobility. Through its content, the handbook argues that the family is a fundamental element for understanding migration and documents the diversity of family types, arrangements, and strategies in a global context, as these elements reflect how migration is inextricably linked to complex family relationships that can be both supportive and oppressive. Historically, existing migration studies have paid little attention to the family within this field of study; therefore, this handbook has adopted a qualitative and multidisciplinary approach to this topic. It also examines how migration can exacerbate unequal responsibilities while simultaneously challenging masculinities, expanding women’s freedom and empowering children, thereby offering multiple narratives on what it means to be a migrant family. (Source text: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/book/9781789908732/9781789908732.xml)

Bhabha, J., et al. (2018). Research Handbook on Child Migration. Inc. Available at: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/edcoll/9781786433695/9781786433695.xml

This handbook uses age as a critical variable in the study of migration, as well as the rising importance of history and immigration status in research and practice related to children’s rights. The volume is organized into six sections that address, respectively, the histories of child migration, migratory traditions and trajectories, the institutional framework, categorical distinctions within this phenomenon, and the experiences of migrant children. One of the central objectives of this volume is to introduce students, scholars, policymakers, and professionals to existing research on child migration, a field that has experienced exponential growth in recent years. In addition, the handbook seeks to highlight how the experiences of migrant children reveal tensions and fissures in established normative frameworks, while challenging simplistic dichotomies such as legal/illegal or forced/economic migration. Through its chapters, it explores the intersections between historical legacies, institutional factors, and personal motivations, as well as the forms of oppression and violence they face in transit and destination countries. (Source text: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/edcoll/9781786433695/9781786433695.xml)

Fiddian-Qasmiyeh, E., Loescher, G., Long, K., & Sigona, N. (Eds.). (2014). The Oxford handbook of refugee and forced migration studies. Oxford University Press. Available at: https://doi-org.proxy.bib.uottawa.ca/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199652433.001.0001

This Oxford Handbook is split into 52 chapters evaluating and analyzing: the birth and development of Refugee and Forced Migration Studies; key contemporary and future challenges of academics and practitioners working with forcible displaced populations globally; main intellectual, political, social and institutional challenges created by mass displacement; debates characterizing this field of research. Ideal for students seeking to advance their knowledge and understanding in the field, researchers and practitioners interested in forced displacement and policymaking. (Source text: https://doi-org.proxy.bib.uottawa.ca/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199652433.001.0001)

Ham, J., & Pickering, S. (2015). The Routledge Handbook on Crime and International Migration (1st ed.). Routledge. Available at: https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203385562

This handbook examines the complexities at the intersections of migration, crime, and victimization. While historically the association between migration and crime has often served as a vehicle for addressing issues of race and ethnicity in problematic ways, contemporary research has succeeded in undermining many of the dominant myths surrounding migrant crime. This volume addresses the theoretical, empirical, and normative issues that arise in the relation between regular and irregular migration, crime, and victimization, as well as the changing role of criminal justice systems in regulating international mobility. In the current context, irregular migration has been framed as a national and international security issue, intertwined with concerns about global terrorism, which has led to widespread legal and political responses. The chapters, which consider the historical background within criminological traditions, analyze these impacts on diverse groups, communities, and cultures, emphasizing the need to draw on concepts and methods from related disciplines to understand the consequences of these processes for human rights. (Source text: https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203385562)

Jacobsen, K., et al. (2023). Handbook on Forced Migration. Edward Elgar Publishing. Available at: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/book/9781839104978/9781839104978.xml

The impacts of climate change and environmental degradation on migration; rapid urbanization and the impact of forced migration on cities; and the persistent lack of solutions for forcibly displaced people are the three main issues addressed by the authors of this handbook. The volume aims to provide a critical and in-depth analysis of the concepts, institutions, narratives and language that underpin the study of the phenomenon of forced migration. Prolonged displacement poses numerous challenges for both displaced and non-displaced populations, challenges that are exacerbated by the effects of climate change, rapid urbanization, and the absence of durable solutions. The handbook also points out that narratives are communicative practices that offer specific perspectives or versions of a phenomenon, often simplifying it by excluding or limiting the voices of certain actors; in this regard, three narratives are explored in depth: that created by policymakers and governments, that of humanitarian and development actors, and that of researchers. Furthermore, the handbook focuses on two fundamental disciplines -history and philosophy- as the main axes of its analysis. (Source text: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/book/9781839104978/9781839104978.xml)

Rajan, S. I. (2022). The Routledge Handbook of Refugees in India (1st ed.). Routledge India. Available at: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003246800

The Routledge Handbook of Refugees in India is organized into thirteen sections, through which it analyzes the socioeconomic, political, and cultural dimensions of refugee-related issues in the country and assesses the various legal, political, and regulatory frameworks for receiving refugees or asylum seekers, such as the Citizenship Amendment Act and the National Register of Citizens. This volume analyzes the lack of uniformity in India’s legal and political framework for dealing with its refugee population and examines the criteria for inclusion or exclusion of different groups, drawing on the experiences of Jewish, Tibetan, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi, Afghan, and Rohingya refugees. It also discusses debates on marginalization, citizenship, and refugee rights, as well as the spatial and gender dimensions of forced migration and the cultural and social life of displaced communities. (Source text: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003246800)

Rubio-Marín, R., et al. (2025). Handbook on Migration and Human Rights (1st ed.). Edward Elgar Publishing. Available at: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/book/9781035302253/9781035302253.xml

In recent years, human mobility has increased consistently, and a growing proportion of migrants are forced to move due to a complex combination of factors, including poverty, lack of access to basic services, gender-based violence, and the effects of climate change, in addition to traditional causes such as persecution and conflict. Consequently, this handbook offers a multidisciplinary perspective on the challenges migrants and refugees face in exercising their human rights, as well as the shortcomings of existing protection mechanisms and institutional responses at the national and supranational levels. It is structured in three parts: 1) conflict, governance and rule of law; 2) diversity management; 3) socio-economic, health and environmental crisis. Furthermore, the handbook was created as a response to the ‘crisis’ narrative that often characterizes migration policies, emphasizing that migration is an ongoing phenomenon that cannot be addressed through piecemeal or emergency responses. (Source text: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/book/9781035302253/9781035302253.xml)

Tsourdi, E., et al. (2022). Research Handbook on EU Migration and Asylum Law. Edward Elgar Publishing. Available at: https://books-scholarsportal-info.proxy.bib.uottawa.ca/uri/ebooks/ebooks8/edwardelgar8/2023-03-07/1/9781786439635

This Research Handbook offers a comprehensive analysis of the development of the European Union’s migration and asylum policies – an area that had previously been limited to institutional debates on methods of intergovernmental or supranational integration. It adopts a thematic and cross-cutting approach to examine these constantly evolving areas, incorporating both legal perspectives and interdisciplinary approaches that draw on socio-legal research, migration studies and political science theories. The book is structured in four parts: the first explores cross-cutting issues that influence asylum and migration policies (e.g., the constitutional framework, judicial protection, freedom of movement, and digitalization); the second focuses on asylum policy, analyzing its legal instruments and assessing their compatibility with international refugee law; the third addresses key instruments of legal migration (e.g., family reunification, labor migration); and the last section examines the fight against irregular migration, emphasizing its criminalization. (Source text: https://books-scholarsportal-info.proxy.bib.uottawa.ca/uri/ebooks/ebooks8/edwardelgar8/2023-03-07/1/9781786439635)

Van Liempt, I., et al. (2023). Research Handbook on Irregular Migration. Edward Elgar Publishing. Available at: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/book/9781800377509/9781800377509.xml

This handbook offers a critical perspective on irregular migration, defined as migration that violates the international norms and agreements governing entry into and exit from states. The authors examine the processes through which irregularity is constructed, demonstrating how these dynamics perpetuate the exclusion and criminalization of populations that lack legal avenues for migration. Rather than presenting a homogeneous discourse, the handbook addresses the phenomenon from a variety of perspectives and standpoints, adopting an interdisciplinary approach that captures the complexity and diversity of irregular migration in different global and local contexts over time. It offers a critical reflection on the processes that generate and reproduce irregularity, which gives the handbook an academic and political dimension as it questions the implications of governing migration through irregularity. The volume is organized into six parts: 1) Approaches and perspectives on irregular migration; 2) Aspirations and facilitation of irregular migration; 3) Everyday life and (Im)mobility; 4) Informal and irregular labor and exploitability; 5) Geopolitics and micro-politics of control; and 6) Solidarity, advocacy, and contestation. (Source text: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/book/9781800377509/9781800377509.xml)

Weber, L., et al. (2021). Handbook of Migration and Global Justice. Edward Elgar Publishing. Available at: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/edcoll/9781789905656/9781789905656.xml

This handbook explores the fundamental tensions between national priorities, international obligations and visions of human coexistence, in a context marked by two concurrent crises: the ongoing crisis of human mobility -reinterpreted by states as a threat to national sovereignty-, and the emergence of global emergencies, such as climate change, which demand new forms of cross-border governance. It also brings together eminent scholars from various disciplines and geopolitical perspectives, as well as voices with personal experience of the injustices of contemporary immigration systems, who have taken on the task of developing visions for a more just global future in the area of migration. Additionally, it examines the relation between migration and global justices on multiple dimensions, revealing how global processes manifest at the local and regional levels, and exploring both international mechanisms and forms of citizen participation and local governance. (Source text: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/edcoll/9781789905656/9781789905656.xml)

Dogramaci, B., & Mersmann, B. (Eds.). (2019). Handbook of Art and Global Migration: Theories, Practices, and Challenges, Berlin, Boston: De Gruyter, 2019. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110476675

The Handbook of Art and Global Migration published in 2019, offers a study of the connections between migration, artistic production, and art theory, with the aim of establishing the transdisciplinary significance of migration studies as a central area of research in art history. The volume contains contributions from experts who examine what the interaction between migration and globalization means for artistic research, curatorial theory and practice, and artistic production. Through its content, it analyzes how global migrations are inscribed in artistic works, how artistic identities are negotiated through transcultural migratory processes, and the importance of artistic exchanges prior to the 1990s. Finally, this handbook offers multifaceted perspectives and interdisciplinary critical reflection that span diverse artistic fields, media, and practices. (Source text: https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110476675)

Fehérová, D. F. (Ed.). (2024). Theatre in Exile: Contributions from the International Conference. Theatre Institute (Edition Theory in Motion).

Over the recent period, we successfully – or less successfully – managed to survive the global COVID-19 pandemic. We came to realise how fragile and manipulative is the space in which we found ourselves. Hoax became yet another globally mighty topic that flew out of the pandemic vortex. We are still unable to contain this phenomenon that insidiously and cynically plays into the hands of anti-democratic forces that exist in relation to the war in Ukraine and everywhere where dictatorships reign. All these phenomena came into consideration when the Theatre Institute in Bratislava planned the 2023 edition of the Nová dráma/New Drama Festival. It addressed the theme of exile within the framework of the international theatre conference – Theatre in Exile. (from the introduction)

Gratzer, W. (2023). The Routledge Handbook of Music and Migration : Theories and Methodologies. Routledge. Available at: https://doi-org.proxy.bib.uottawa.ca/10.4324/9781003309437

This handbook provides a theoretical and methodological framework for studying the relationship between music and migration. According to the authors, this is a connection that despite music’s intrinsic mobility as an art form, a commodity, a body of knowledge, and an anchor of memory for those who migrate–is rarely explored in academic research. The handbook has been conceived from a critical and multidisciplinary perspective; it brings together contributions from authors in various subdisciplines of musicology and related fields, and is structured into two main parts: 1) it presents a basic vocabulary designed to make concepts such as migration, mobility, exile, identity, integration, agency, intersectionality, and research ethics fruitful for the study of musical phenomena linked to migration; 2) it explores different approaches to interaction, integration and research perspectives on the relationship between music and migration. One of the objectives of this handbook is to contribute to the discourse on mobility and migration from a musicological perspective, emphasizing that musical expressions matter in the discussion of migration policies and highlighting the importance of research in this emerging field. (Source text: https://doi-org.proxy.bib.uottawa.ca/10.4324/9781003309437)

Lei, D. P., & McIvor, C. (Eds.). (2020). The Methuen Drama Handbook of Interculturalism and Performance. Methuen Drama. Available at: https://doi.org/10.5040/9781350040496 uOttawa access: https://www-dramaonlinelibrary-com.proxy.bib.uottawa.ca/encyclopedia?docid=b-9781350040496

This book explores ground-breaking new directions and critical discourse in the field of intercultural theatre and performance while surveying key debates concerning interculturalism as an aesthetic and ethical series of encounters in theatre and performance from the 1960s onwards. The handbook’s global coverage challenges understandings of intercultural theatre and performance that continue to prioritise case studies emerging primarily from the West and executed by elite artists. The volume offers an alternative and multi-vocal view of what interculturalism might offer as a theoretical keyword to the future of theatre and performance studies, while also contributing an energized reassessment of the vociferous debates that have long accompanied its critical and practical usage in a performance context. (Source text: https://doi.org/10.5040/9781350040496)

Macintosh, F., Bosher, K., Rankine, P. D., & McConnell, J. (Eds.). (2015). The Oxford Handbook of Greek Drama in the Americas. Oxford University Press. Available at: https://academic.oup.com/edited-volume/28281 uOttawa access: https://academic-oup-com.proxy.bib.uottawa.ca/edited-volume/28281

The Oxford Handbook of Greek Drama in the Americas is the first collection of essays to discuss the presence of Greek drama across the continents and archipelagos of the Americas from the beginning of the nineteenth century to the present. The classics have never been tied by geographical nor linguistic boundaries, and in the case of the Americas long colonial histories have often imposed those boundaries arbitrarily. This compendious volume tracks networks across continents and oceans and uncovers the ways in which the shared histories and practices in the performance arts in the Americas have routinely defied national boundaries. Lavishly illustrated and with contributions from Classicists, Latin American specialists, Theatre and Performance theorists, and historians, there are also interviews with writers. This 52-chapter volume seeks to define the complex contours of the reception of Greek drama in the Americas. (Source text: https://academic.oup.com/edited-volume/28281)

Meerzon, Y., & Wilmer, S. E. (Eds.). (2023). The Palgrave Handbook of Theatre and Migration. Palgrave Macmillan. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-20196-7 uOttawa access: https://link-springer-com.proxy.bib.uottawa.ca/book/10.1007/978-3-031-20196-7

The Palgrave Handbook of Theatre and Migration provides a wide survey of theatre and performance practices related to the experience of global movements, both in historical and contemporary contexts. Given the largest number of people ever suffering from forced displacement today, much of the book centres around the topic of refuge and exile and the role of theatre in addressing these issues. The book is structured in six sections, the first of which is dedicated to the major theoretical concepts related to the field of theatre and migration including exile, refuge, displacement, asylum seeking, colonialism, human rights, globalization, and nomadism. The subsequent sections are devoted to several dozen case studies across various geographies and time periods that highlight, describe and analyse different theatre practices related to migration. The volume serves as a prestigious reference work to help theatre practitioners, students, scholars, and educators navigate the complex field of theatre and migration. (Source text: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-20196-7)

Ofamo’oni, J. (2026). CHECKPOINT: 30 Years of Border Crossings. Border Crossings. Available at: https://www.bordercrossings.org.uk/whats-on/programme/checkpoint-book

The book “CHECKPOINT: 30 Years of border crossings” commemorates the thirty-year history of Border Crossings, a British theater company founded in 1995 that has dedicated its work to exploring cultural, geographic, and artistic boundaries through intercultural dialogue. The book is written by Jasmin ‘Ofamo’oni, who documents the organization’s journey through its theatrical productions, festivals, and community projects, situating them within their historical contexts and analyzing their impacts. The book includes reflective essays by Helen Gilbert, Graham Harvey, Roshni Mooneeram, İlke Şanlıer, and Eva Urban-Devereaux. Featuring illustrations of the projects and a design by Wassaa, the publication was launched in June 2026 as a celebration and reminder that, in a world increasingly divided by numerous conflicts, dialogue is an essential tool for breaking down barriers. (Source text: https://www.bordercrossings.org.uk/whats-on/programme/checkpoint-book)

Paoletti, M. (Ed.). (2026). The Routledge Companion to the History of Theatre and Migration: 1900-2020s (1st ed.). Routledge. Available at: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/edit/10.4324/9781003516910/routledge-companion-history-theatre-migration-matteo-paoletti

The Routledge Companion to the History of Theatre and Migration will be published in November 2026 and is set to become an essential resource for students, scholars and researchers in the fields of migration studies, sociology, theatre studies, and the performing arts, as well as for anyone interested in the subject. This first edition is dedicated to examining the relationship between theatre and migration from a historical perspective spanning the period from the 1900s to 2020s–a time when global migration and cultural mobility were particularly significant. Moreover, it adopts an interdisciplinary approach with diverse contributions from scholars and specialists to explore various perspectives on the history of the intersections between theatre and migration, and analyzes how current migratory practices have redefined this field. (Source text: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/edit/10.4324/9781003516910/routledge-companion-history-theatre-migration-matteo-paoletti)

Bastia, T., et al. (2020). Routledge Handbook of Migration and Development (1st ed.). Routledge. Available at: https://doi-org.proxy.bib.uottawa.ca/10.4324/9781315276908

The link between migration and development, which can be traced back to the postwar period, has taken on central importance in academic and political spheres over the past two decades. This edition, which brings together more than sixty specialists from various regions of the world, offers an interdisciplinary and forward-looking overview of this field of study, incorporating non-Anglophone perspectives that enrich the debate beyond traditionally dominant approaches. Migration involves changes in population distribution, while development also entails transformation; however, the relation between these two phenomena is complex, since migration is both a result and a cause of what may be termed “development”. This handbook addresses fundamental issues such as poverty, inequality, displacement, climate change, health, social policy, and contemporary challenges in this area. It also emphasizes that most displacement occurs within national borders, and that migrants remain connected to their communities of origin through networks of social and economic exchange, which significantly expands the population affected by migration. (Source text: https://doi-org.proxy.bib.uottawa.ca/10.4324/9781315276908)

Glinka, B., & Freiling, J. (2024). De Gruyter Handbook of Migrant Entrepreneurship. De Gruyter. Available at: http://www.degruyter.com/isbn/9783111025520

This handbook is dedicated to addressing the phenomenon of migrant entrepreneurship in all its facets, a topic that has gained prominence in the context of contemporary migration trends. The book brings together nineteen chapters written by scholars from various disciplines –including economics, sociology, geography, and business management– exploring new approaches. The volume is organized into three parts: the first establishes a conceptual framework for understanding migrant entrepreneurship; the second examines its various manifestations; and the third analyzes the relationship between migrant founders, host societies, and local economies. Therefore, this handbook is intended for researchers, professionals, and students interested in understanding how migrants integrate into the markets of destination countries, the opportunities generated within this context, and the challenges migrant entrepreneurs face in the process. (Source text: http://www.degruyter.com/isbn/9783111025520)

Rajan, S. I. (Ed.). (2025). Handbook of Research on Migration, COVID-19 and Cities. Edward Elgar. Available at: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/book/9781035301232/9781035301232.xml

The handbook aims to explore the multifaceted impact that the COVID-19 pandemic had on migrant populations –such as international students, refugees, undocumented migrants, and informal urban workers– by examining how migration and urbanization have been reshaped by the health crisis. In addition, it brings together contributions from various disciplines and is organized around three main themes: a perspective offering a comprehensive view of migrant workers’ experiences with the pandemic; case studies that help illustrate the impact on internal and international migration patterns; and the role of the city in the pandemic-migration nexus. This handbook is divided into six sections, which are as follows: 1) Systemic Perspectives; 2) Pandemic and Internal Migration; 3) Pandemic and International migration; 4) COVID-19 and migration politics; 5) Migrants, food and health crisis; and 6) Local services in cities for migrants. (Source text: https://www.elgaronline.com/view/book/9781035301232/9781035301232.xml)

Maher, B., et al. (Eds.). (2025). The Routledge Handbook of Translation and Migration (1st ed.). Routledge. Available at: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003287797

The Routledge Handbook of Translation and Migration explores practices and attitudes surrounding migration and translation, proposing a redefinition of both terms in light of their intersections and connections, and adopting an interdisciplinary and transnational perspective that conceives of them not only as linguistic and geographical phenomena, but also as cultural, social, artistic, and psychological ones. The link between migration and translation challenges limited conceptualizations of identity and belonging, and underscores the inherently political nature of translation and its potential to shape social and cultural inclusion. The handbook offers a dual approach that links the macrostructures within which migration occurs -geopolitical forces, legal frameworks, markets, and climate change- with the microstructure of individual experiences, illuminating their interdependence and how the former affect people in both the private and public spheres. (Source text: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003287797)

Stan, C., & Sussman, C. (Eds.). (2024). The Palgrave Handbook of European Migration in Literature and Culture (1st ed.). Springer International Publishing. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-30784-3

The relationship between migration and literature is a connection that is not frequently examined, which is why this handbook addresses their interplay in all its dimensions, as well as the understanding of Europe as a construct whose borders have historically been shifting and contested. This handbook explores how literary, cinematic, artistic, and musical representations depict the experiences of migration. In this regard, the work departs from conventional approaches that address human migration solely as a demographic, political, or sociological phenomenon, instead considering it, above all, as a matter of representation. Furthermore, it seeks to contextualize the politics of impact and disapproval with which migrants are often received today; in this way, it strives to highlight the links connecting contemporary migration to the histories of colonialism, capitalism, and environmental change. The handbook adopts a broad definition of literature, incorporating chapters dedicated to film, theater, photography, and graphic novels, as well as interviews with poets, novelists, curators, memoirists, and activists. Its aim is to address the representation of migration from diverse perspectives, analyzing not only how literary and artistic techniques can humanize stories of migration, but also how rhetorical and narrative forms have been used to dehumanize people on the human mobility. (Source text: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-30784-3)

Vallorani, N., et al. (2025). The Bloomsbury Handbook of Anglophone Literature and Migration : Critical and Creative Voices (1946-2016) (1st ed.). Bloomsbury Academic. Available at: https://doi.org/10.5040/9798765103562

There has been growing interest in the literature on migration in recent decades, which is why this handbook approaches the study of migration from a systematic and interdisciplinary perspective. The handbook was conceived in the context of a ‘global crisis’ that is driving massive human displacement, a phenomenon rooted in both natural and political factors. Furthermore, the editors set forth two main objectives: 1) to celebrate migration literature as a global field of research that transcends the boundaries of national literary traditions; and 2) to demonstrate that the texts included in the handbook subvert the institutionalized discourse on migration, establishing their own language, genres, and themes. The handbook is organized into five thematic sections that address, respectively, the interdisciplinary approach; the notion of borders; the hybridization of literary genres; the processes of identity translation; and the voices of authors and activists. (Source text: https://doi.org/10.5040/9798765103562)

Abdelhady, D., & Aly, R. (Eds.). (2022). Routledge Handbook on Middle Eastern Diasporas (1st ed.). Routledge. Available at: https://doi-org.proxy.bib.uottawa.ca/10.4324/9780429266102

This handbook analyzes approaches to investigating diaspora groups in different national contexts, investigating how diasporans forge connections and means of belonging to both peoples and places. This text includes: how Middle Eastern diasporans contribute to transnational social spaces and new forms of cultural expressions; how diasporas were formed; how diasporans (re)make their homes; places where diasporas are contested; the influence of class, livelihoods and mobility on diasporic practices; the emergence of diasporic sensibilities; and the plurilocality of Middle East diasporas. Useful for students of Middle Eastern Studies, International Relations, and Sociology, or policymakers, government departments, and NGOs. (Source text: https://doi-org.proxy.bib.uottawa.ca/10.4324/9780429266102)

Akhtar, S. (2025). The Routledge Handbook of the Ethics of Immigration (1st ed.). Routledge. Available at: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003037309

Given the global context marked by rising anti-immigrant sentiment, tighter border controls, and the growing complexity of forced displacement caused by climate change and conflict, states and humanitarian organizations face moral, economic, and political challenges of the utmost significance. It is against this background that this handbook has been developed, offering a comprehensive reference on the ethics of immigration through twenty-five chapters written by an international team of philosophers, economists, political scientists, and legal theorists. It also explores topics such as cultural diversity, the economic aspects of immigration, human trafficking, and gender, as well as detention and deportation practices that raise ethical dilemmas. The book is organized into seven parts that address the following: theoretical arguments for open borders, state control, discrimination, exploitation, protection of climate refugees, and the enforcement of immigration laws, among others. (Source text: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003037309)

Canagarajah, A. S. (2017). The Routledge Handbook of Migration and Language. Routledge. Available at: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315754512

This handbook explores language and human mobility in today’s globalised world. This key reference brings together a range of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary perspectives, drawing on subjects such as migration studies, geography, philosophy, sociology and anthropology. With over 30 chapters, this book analyzes: how basic constructs such as community, place, language, etc. are being retheorized in the context of human mobility; the impact of the ‘mobility turn’ on language use; the migration of skilled and unskilled workers, different forms of displacement, and new superdiverse and diaspora communities; new research orientations and methodologies; and the place of language in citizenship, educational policies, employment and social services. (Source text: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315754512)

Canagarajah, S. (2026). Routledge Handbook of Migration and Language (2nd ed.). Taylor & Francis Unlimited. Available at: https://doi-org.proxy.bib.uottawa.ca/10.4324/9781003362616

In this second edition, the Handbook of Migration and Language adds new chapters that focus on the mobility of people with disabilities, the ethics of research involving vulnerable migrant groups, and the diversification of knowledge production on mobility, thereby expanding the scope of the first edition. The handbook constitutes the first comprehensive survey of the intersection between language and human mobility in the globalized world, and brings together more than thirty chapters that examine how essential constructs such as community, place, identity, and the Nation-State are being rethought in the context of human mobility. It also analyzes the impact of the turn to mobility on language use, multilingualism, and translanguaging, and addresses various forms of displacement as well as new diasporic communities. Its new chapters include reflections on how deaf people build transnational networks through creative communication strategies, and a critique of the dominant epistemologies of the Global North that have justified land occupation and the suppression of local languages, advocating for an ethical, inclusive, and participatory approach to the production of knowledge about mobility. (Source text: https://doi-org.proxy.bib.uottawa.ca/10.4324/9781003362616)

Cohen, J. H., & Sirkeci, I. (2021). Handbook of Culture and Migration. Edward Elgar Publishing. Available at: https://books-scholarsportal-info.proxy.bib.uottawa.ca/uri/ebooks/ebooks6/edwardelgar6/2021-01-29/1/9781789903454

The Handbook of Culture and Migration argues that culture is a fundamental factor in understanding migration processes, since migrants’ decisions are based on social and traditional cultural practices that, over time, give rise to characteristic patterns of movement. The handbook argues that security is a cultural response organized around concepts such as well-being, aspirations, and opportunities that go beyond economic factors to include aspects such as education and personal freedom. Recognizing the complexity of the migration phenomenon (which cannot be defined from a single disciplinary perspective) the volume brings together the perspectives of anthropologists, geographers, sociologists, and political scientists to capture the dynamic and complex nature of human mobility. Organized into four parts: 1) Theory and Mobility, 2) National Patterns, 3) Tracing Mobilities in Space and Place, and 4) Health and Mobility; the handbook offers case studies from around the world covering a wide range of migrants, from refugees and workers to students and skilled migrants, both documented and undocumented. (Source text: https://books-scholarsportal-info.proxy.bib.uottawa.ca/uri/ebooks/ebooks6/edwardelgar6/2021-01-29/1/9781789903454)

Feldmann, A. E., et al. (Eds.). (2023). The Routledge History of Modern Latin American Migration. Available at: https://www.routledge.com/The-Routledge-History-of-Modern-Latin-American-Migration/Feldmann-Bada-Durand-Schutze/p/book/9780367633806

This book presents the migratory trajectories of Latin American populations as a complex network of transnational movements connecting countries of origin, transit, and destination, and includes the migratory dynamics of various national groups –Arabs, Asians, Africans, Europeans, and Indigenous peoples– within the migratory systems of the Western Hemisphere. It also offers a systematic account of population movements to and from Latin America over the past 150 years, encompassing everything from transoceanic migration in the 1870s to contemporary intraregional and transnational flows. Throughout the book, the causes of migration are addressed, including wars, climate change, repression, violence, and economic breakdown, and topics such as the Venezuelan exodus, Central American migrant caravans, indigenous and gender migration, the link between organized crime and forced migration, and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are discussed. (Source text: https://www.routledge.com/The-Routledge-History-of-Modern-Latin-American-Migration/Feldmann-Bada-Durand-Schutze/p/book/9780367633806)

Gold, S. J., & Nawyn, S. J. (Eds.). (2019). Routledge International Handbook of Migration Studies (2nd ed.). Routledge. Available at: https://doi-org.proxy.bib.uottawa.ca/10.4324/9781315458298

Despite growing efforts to strengthen and tighten the borders of Nation-states, the current era is characterized by an unprecedented level of human migration; this has been the result of both recent and long-term political, economic, cultural, and demographic developments. In this second edition of the handbook, the authors provide a comprehensive foundation for understanding the complexity and patterns of international migration, whose impacts extend to social, environmental, economic, political, and cultural life in both countries of origin and destination, affecting migrants, those who remain in their countries of origin, and host communities. This handbook stands out for offering a six-chapter compendium dedicated to the methodology for studying international migration; it also addresses topics such as refugees and forced migrants, new migration routes through Central and West Asia, statelessness, South-South migration, migrant labor, entrepreneurship, skilled migration, and informal economies. (Source text: https://doi-org.proxy.bib.uottawa.ca/10.4324/9781315458298)

Niederberger, A., et al. (2025). Handbook of Migration Ethics (1st ed.). Springer Nature Switzerland. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-89877-8

In the contemporary context, it is evident that without migration, economies and social systems experience progressive weakening, which raises normative questions that the handbook addresses. To this end, the work offers a comprehensive study of the ethics of migrations in its broadest sense, extending to fields such as political philosophy, applied ethics, political theory, legal theory, social philosophy, and the study of migration in the social sciences, in all its philosophical dimensions. In this way, the ethics of migration makes a decisive contribution to the reconsideration and revision of central concepts and assumptions in modern political and social theory, challenging inherited categories and proposing new interpretive frameworks. The handbook is structured in five parts: 1) it addresses the foundations of the ethics of migration, presenting relevant perspectives on its historical development; 2) it traces the various philosophical disciplines and methodologies that have shaped the theorization of this ethics; 3) it offers an analysis of fundamental issues, such as human mobility, which poses a major challenge to the social and normative theories developed during the era of nation-building; 4) it introduces the debate on the ethics of refugees and issues relevant to this group; and 5) it analyzes the relevance of the normative debate on migration and asylum in disciplines beyond philosophy, adopting a more interdisciplinary approach. (Source text: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-89877-8)

Smets, K., Leurs, K., Georgiou, M., Witteborn, S., & Gajjala, R. (2020). The SAGE Handbook of Media and Migration (1st ed.). SAGE Reference. Available at: https://doi.org/10.4135/9781526476982

The handbook examines the intersection between media and migration, a growing field that questions how digital and traditional media shape, represent, and enable contemporary migration processes. It brings together more than fifty chapters organized into seven parts that address topics ranging from key concepts and methodologies to communities, borders, rights, representation, spatialities, and conflicts. The handbook draws on research from sociology, anthropology, political science, and gender studies, among other disciplines, and adopts critical and cultural perspectives that challenge the dominant Eurocentrism in migration research. Throughout its chapters, the handbook examines how the media exercise symbolic power in shaping social imaginaries about migration, as well as the importance of digital technologies in the planning and survival of migratory journeys. (Source text: https://doi.org/10.4135/9781526476982)