AP Human Geography Migration Theories Study Guide
Theories in Migration Additional Content APHG Fall 2013 Zelinsky?s Migration Transition Model Pre-Modern small in volume but lots of circulation type movements Rural to rural migration dominates Transitional (LDCs now in varying stages) Rural to Urban migration dominates: Urban Pull (jobs) & Rural Push Increase in transportation technology Decrease in cost of long-distance movement Post-Transitional: ?advanced societies? Increase in circulation for leisure (summer homes etc.) Rural to urban transition finished International Labor Migration from LDCs to MDCs High rate of International urban to urban (job relocation) Future ?Post Industrial? (Is the Future here?) communications technology possibly reduces the need to migrate