Abstract
Mapping Displacement
Mapping displacement, both as a concept and practice, has evolved significantly in the context of global crises
that involve displaced populations. This concept primarily focuses on the spatial and demographic analysis
of individuals and communities displaced by war and armed conflicts, genocide, natural disasters, or other
disturbances. Initially emerging from the need to better understand and manage the aftermath of World War
II, the idea of mapping displacement has expanded to include not only the geographical tracking of displaced
populations but also the implications of such movements on urban planning, resource allocation, and humanitarian aid.
Mapping displacement, both as a concept and practice, has evolved significantly in the context of global crises
that involve displaced populations. This concept primarily focuses on the spatial and demographic analysis
of individuals and communities displaced by war and armed conflicts, genocide, natural disasters, or other
disturbances. Initially emerging from the need to better understand and manage the aftermath of World War
II, the idea of mapping displacement has expanded to include not only the geographical tracking of displaced
populations but also the implications of such movements on urban planning, resource allocation, and humanitarian aid.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | The Sage Encyclopedia of Refugee Studies |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc. |
| Pages | 389-393 |
| Volume | 2 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781071919422 |
| Publication status | Published - 3 Dec 2025 |