Researching international migration : lessons from the Kerala experience /

This book is intended primarily to help newcomers in the field of research on international migration using data from large-scale field surveys. It includes methods of conducting field surveys, estimating migration and analyzing migration trends, selectivity and differentials, ways to assess the imp...

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Main Authors:	Zachariah, K. C. (Kunniparampil Curien), 1924- (Author), Rajan, S. Irudaya (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New Dehli : Routledge, 2015.
Subjects:	Population research. Demographic surveys. Demographic surveys > Methodology. Kerala (India) > Emigration and immigration. Kerala (India) > Emigration and immigration > Statistics. Emigration and immigration > Economic aspects. Emigration and immigration > Social aspects.

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Summary:	This book is intended primarily to help newcomers in the field of research on international migration using data from large-scale field surveys. It includes methods of conducting field surveys, estimating migration and analyzing migration trends, selectivity and differentials, ways to assess the impact of migration compared to other demographic, socio-economic phenomenon and examines the social cost of migration on members of family left behind, women, children and the elderly.
Physical Description:	xiv, 272 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 262-267) and index.
ISBN:	9781138846289 1138846287