54 pages • 1 hour read
Paul CollierExodus: How Migration Is Changing Our World
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2013A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
Analyze the role of historical anecdotes in framing contemporary migration debates. How does Collier use the past to comment on present policies? What are the strengths and weaknesses of this approach?
The book frequently uses rhetorical questions. How do these function within the argument, and how do they influence the reader’s perception of migration as a complex issue? What other rhetorical techniques does Collier use?
How does the text critique utilitarianism as a basis for migration policy? What are the key arguments for and against relying on this ethical framework, and how does it compare to other possible approaches?
