Discover the compelling insights in 'The Scramble for Europe' by Stephen Smith. This brand-new book tackles the pressing issue of mass migration in today's global landscape, offering a profound exploration of the demographic shifts shaping Europe and Africa. With over 200 pages, Smith dives deep into the complexities of migration, focusing on the youthful population of Africa—where 40% are under the age of fifteen. In stark contrast to Europe, which currently hosts 510 million people, projections indicate that by 2050, a staggering 2.5 billion individuals may seek opportunities across the Mediterranean to the continent of Europe. By addressing the question of how Europe can prepare for this impending demographic transformation, Smith offers a balanced perspective that navigates the extremes of guilt and nativism. His analysis provides potential pathways for ‘good neighbour’ migration policies that recognize the potential contributions of young Africans pursuing better lives. This book serves as a crucial resource for anyone interested in understanding the future of Europe in the face of migration challenges. Enhance your knowledge about this vital global issue and prepare for the discussions of tomorrow. With free shipping, your order will arrive in approximately 6 weeks, and once placed, it cannot be canceled. Don't miss out on this essential read for anyone concerned about the future of migration.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509534579
Year: 2019
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 200


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From the harrowing situation of migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean in rubber dinghies to the crisis on the US-Mexico border, mass migration is one of the most urgent issues facing our societies today. At the same time, viable solutions seem ever more remote, with the increasing polarization of public attitudes and political positions.


In this book, Stephen Smith focuses on ˜young Africa™ “ 40 per cent of its population are under fifteen “ anda dramatic demographic shift. Today, 510 million people live inside EU borders, and 1.25 billion people in Africa. In 2050, 450 million Europeans will face 2.5 billion Africans “ five times their number. The demographics are implacable. The scramble for Europe will become as inexorable as the ˜scramble for Africa™ was at the end of the nineteenth century, when 275 million people lived north and only 100 million lived south of the Mediterranean. Then it was all about raw materials and national pride, now it is about young Africans seeking a better life on the Old Continent, the island of prosperity within their reach. If Africa™s migratory patterns follow the historic precedents set by other less developed parts of the world, in thirty years a quarter of Europe™s population will beAfro-Europeans. Addressingthe question of how Europe cancope with an influx of this magnitude, Smith argues for a path between the two extremes of today™s debate. He advocatesmigratory policies of ˜good neighbourhood™ equidistant from guilt-ridden self-denial and nativist egoism.


This sobering analysis of the migration challenge