Focusing on the issues associated with migrating for work both in and from the Asian region, this book sheds light on the debate over migration and trafficking. With contributions from an international team of well-known scholars, the book sets labour migration firmly within the context of globalization, providing a focused, contemporary discussion of what is undoubtedly a major twenty-first century concern.

Transnational Migration and Work in Asia analyzes workers motivations and rationalities, highlighting the similarities of migration experiences throughout Asia....

This introductory textbook provides an historical overview of developments in local government in postwar Britain.

• Examines role of local government both as partner and as agent of central ministries
• Based substantially on original research, yet written accessibly for beginning students and general readers
• Ken Young is the leading authority in this field, and Nirmala Rao a much- respected younger scholar