An authoritative analysis that busts 22 deep-rooted myths about migration - and sets out a new way to think about it. Leading expert Professor Hein de Haas explodes myths espoused by both left and right that politicians, interest groups and media regularly spread about migration. Comparing trends and perspectives from Western 'destination countries' (UK, US and Europe) as well as 'origin countries' in Asia, Africa and Latin America, de Haas equips readers with essential knowledge on migration based on the best evidence and data, showing migration not as a problem to be solved, nor as a solution to a problem, but as it really is. Above all, this book offers a new vision of migration based on facts rather than fears, and a paradigm-altering understanding of this perennially important subject.