| Title |
Migration and Environmental Hazards
|
|---|---|
| Published in |
Population and Environment, March 2005
|
| DOI | 10.1007/s11111-005-3343-x |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Lori M. Hunter |
| Abstract |
Losses due to natural hazards (e.g., earthquakes, hurricanes) and technological hazards (e.g., nuclear waste facilities, chemical spills) are both on the rise. One response to hazard-related losses is migration, with this paper offering a review of research examining the association between migration and environmental hazards. Using examples from both developed and developing regional contexts, the overview demonstrates that the association between migration and environmental hazards varies by setting, hazard types, and household characteristics. In many cases, however, results demonstrate that environmental factors play a role in shaping migration decisions, particularly among those most vulnerable. Research also suggests that risk perception acts as a mediating factor. Classic migration theory is reviewed to offer a foundation for examination of these associations. |
Mendeley readers
The data shown below were compiled from readership statistics for 405 Mendeley readers of this research output. Click here to see the associated Mendeley record.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 7 | 2% |
| Canada | 3 | <1% |
| Portugal | 2 | <1% |
| Italy | 1 | <1% |
| Austria | 1 | <1% |
| Germany | 1 | <1% |
| Australia | 1 | <1% |
| Spain | 1 | <1% |
| Belgium | 1 | <1% |
| Other | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown | 387 | 96% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 95 | 23% |
| Student > Master | 68 | 17% |
| Researcher | 45 | 11% |
| Student > Doctoral Student | 36 | 9% |
| Student > Bachelor | 30 | 7% |
| Other | 75 | 19% |
| Unknown | 56 | 14% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 134 | 33% |
| Environmental Science | 66 | 16% |
| Economics, Econometrics and Finance | 22 | 5% |
| Earth and Planetary Sciences | 18 | 4% |
| Arts and Humanities | 17 | 4% |
| Other | 73 | 18% |
| Unknown | 75 | 19% |
Attention Score in Context
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