ABSTRACT
The ways in which we have looked at both migration and development have shifted considerably over the years. The approaches espoused in the literature have changed, with some methods falling out of favour as new techniques and theories have been introduced. It would be satisfying to think that these shifts were purely the result of rigorous scientific investigation but they are as often likely to reflect changing ideologies, and what are considered acceptable views at any particular time, as they do any real advance in knowledge. However, such a view may be too disparaging as the shifts have made important contributions to development studies in particular, as well as to work in migration.
