The Shortest History of Migration

From our earliest wanderings to the rise of the digital nomad, here is the story of human migration.'Ian Goldin is one of the great authorities on globalisation' GORDON BROWN For hundreds of thousands of years, the ability of Homo sapiens to travel across vast distances and adapt to new environments has been key to our survival as a species. Yet this deep migratory impulse is being tested as never before. By building ever stronger walls and raising barriers to progress, governments are harming the lives of migrants and threatening the future well-being of our societies.In The Shortest History of Migration, Ian Goldin tells a story of the movement of peoples that spans every age and continent and goes to the heart of what makes us human. Drawing on evidence ranging from ancient records to the latest genetic research, he explores how and why we migrate, and examines the legacies of empire, slavery and war. Finally, he turns his attention to today's world and suggests how we might create a more humane future – one that allows us to reap the tremendous benefits that migration can offer.