This book delves into the growing significance of migration in a global context, highlighting the increased scrutiny of how media and culture cover individual and collective migration experiences. It explores the intricate interplay between creative expressions of migration and the knowledge structures surrounding it. Three critical research questions are addressed. Firstly, the book examines how various forms of art and media, such as fiction, plays, images, and films, convey knowledge about migration. Secondly, it uncovers how media and aesthetic practices shape people's perceptions and awareness of migratory experiences in today's globalized world. Lastly, it investigates the impact of historical perspectives on our understanding of migration, comparing epistemological approaches across different centuries and their influence on public perceptions of (forced) migration.
By bringing together accomplished scholars from diverse fields, this book assesses the potential and limitations of various media in reflecting, communicating, and imagining migration experiences. It emphasizes how these representations contribute to the construction of knowledge and comprehension of migration in our complex and interconnected world.