Move: The Forces Uprooting Us and Shaping Humanity's Destiny
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Human migration patterns shaping our future.
"Move" is a compelling read for anyone curious about the intersection of history, geography, and the socio-political forces driving human migration. Parag Khanna offers an insightful analysis on how past global events have influenced current trends, guiding you through a thought-provoking journey into humanity's future. If you're fascinated by how societies evolve and the role of migration in shaping our world, this book will provide a rich, data-driven perspective.
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Move: The Forces Uprooting Us and Shaping Humanity's Destiny
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Parag Khanna
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ISBN: 9781982168971
Authors:
Parag Khanna
Publisher: Scribner
Date of Publication: 2021-10-12
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.56
(rated by 500 readers)
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Human migration patterns shaping our future.
"Move" is a compelling read for anyone curious about the intersection of history, geography, and the socio-political forces driving human migration. Parag Khanna offers an insightful analysis on how past global events have influenced current trends, guiding you through a thought-provoking journey into humanity's future. If you're fascinated by how societies evolve and the role of migration in shaping our world, this book will provide a rich, data-driven perspective.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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