Summary:
The book challenges conventional views on migration, arguing that movement is a natural and beneficial aspect of life for humans and other species. It explores historical migrations, the factors driving current movements, and the potential for future migrations in the face of climate change and ecological disruption.
Key points:
1. Myth of Sedentarism: Shah argues that humans are naturally migratory, not sedentary, and that migration is normal and beneficial.
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