Ibero-American Migrations

Ibero-American Migrations. Ibero-American Migrations

Book Summary

This work offers an in-depth, documented analysis of the migratory flows between Spain and Ibero-America, a phenomenon that has defined bilateral relations for over a century. The reader will find a rigorous study covering the period from the great migratory wave to the Americas between 1880 and 1930 to the reverse movement toward Spain between 1998 and 2008. The book provides updated data on the more than 1.1 million Spaniards in Ibero-America and the nearly 2.5 million Ibero-Americans residing in Spain, offering a comprehensive view of this historical and demographic process.

What is it about?

The book examines migration as an essential component of the shared history between Spain and Ibero-America. It focuses on two major migratory cycles: the first, from Spain to the Americas, which peaked between the late 19th century and the first decades of the 20th; and the second, from Ibero-America to Spain, which intensified between 1998 and 2008. Based on current demographic data, the work analyzes the causes, consequences, and profiles of these displacements, highlighting that currently 57% of Spaniards living abroad reside in Ibero-America, while almost 40% of Ibero-Americans in Spain hold Spanish nationality. The text offers a comparative and temporal perspective that allows for an understanding of the complexity of these human movements.

Main Topics

• History of migration between Spain and Ibero-America from the late 19th century to the present.
• Analysis of migratory flows in two directions: from Spain to Ibero-America (1880-1930) and from Ibero-America to Spain (1998-2008).
• Demographic profile and nationality of Spanish migrants in Ibero-America and Ibero-Americans in Spain.
• Historical, cultural, and political relations that have shaped migratory movements.
• Impact of migration on population composition and transatlantic ties.

Who is it recommended for?

This book is aimed at researchers, students, and professionals in history, demography, sociology, and political science interested in migratory phenomena. It is also very useful for any reader who wishes to understand population dynamics between Spain and Ibero-America, as well as for those seeking rigorous and contextualized data on historical and contemporary migration in the Ibero-American sphere.

What this book provides

• A detailed and updated vision of the scale and characteristics of migration between Spain and Ibero-America.
• Precise quantitative data on the number of residents and naturalized citizens on both sides of the Atlantic.
• Historical context that allows for an understanding of the causes and evolution of migratory flows over the last 150 years.
• Comparative analysis of two major migratory cycles in opposite directions.
• A rigorous academic perspective on a key topic in Ibero-American relations.

Technical Specifications

• Author: University of Huelva
• Publisher: University of Huelva
• Language: por
• Topic: MIGRATION, IMMIGRATION AND EMIGRATION
• Collection: FUND
• Binding: Other
• Publication Date: June 2013
• Number of pages: 200
• Weight: 698 g

Editorial Review

This work constitutes a solid reference for those seeking a serious and well-documented study on Ibero-American migrations. Its historical and demographic approach, supported by concrete data, makes it a useful tool for both the academic sphere and the reader interested in understanding the evolution of human ties between Spain and Ibero-America. The clarity in the exposition of the two major migratory cycles and the updated figures on residents and naturalized citizens add value to research on this phenomenon.