Climate Change and Displacement by Jane McAdam - 9781849463560

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Explore the complex issue of climate-induced displacement with "Climate Change and Displacement: Multidisciplinary Perspectives" by Jane McAdam. This insightful book brings together leading scholars from various disciplines to provide a rigorous, holistic analysis of how global climate change is predicted to increase human movement both within and across international borders. Discover the intricate causes of movement, conceptualizations of climate change responses, appropriate terminology for those displaced, and the factors influencing decisions to stay or leave. This essential read aims to inform academic understanding and policy development, fostering principled, research-based responses to this critical aspect of the climate change and global migration debates. Key Features: * Comprehensive analysis from multidisciplinary perspectives. * Examines the impact of climate events like storms, sea-level rise, and desertification on human movement. * Addresses the absence of strong theoretical frameworks for policy development. * Facilitates the creation of informed domestic, regional, and international responses. Summary for keyword optimization: Climate Change and Displacement, Multidisciplinary Perspectives, Jane McAdam, Environmental Migration, Climate-Induced Displacement, Human Movement, Climate Events, Sea Level Rise, Desertification, Law, Paperback, English, 2012, ISBN 9781849463560.