Tea or coffee, and biscuits will be served at 10.00am followed by an informal talk and discussion led by Nigel, who joined Chichester Cathedral as Priest Vicar earlier this year. Nigel's choice of book is The Shortest History of Migration by Ian Goldin.
Nigel says: The story of humanity, profoundly reflected in the grand narratives of Genesis, is the story of migration. In recent history, millions left the British Isles to settle in North America, Australasia and elsewhere. The enterprise of empire has now given way to a world of migration, including large-scale migration into Europe, powered by economic change, war and climate-change.
In The Shortest History of Migration, Professor Goldin explores this vast canvas, now amplified with genetic research, and taking in the legacies of empire, slavery and war. How can humanity’s legacy of the movement of populations be turned to our good? A South African-born economist, Professor Goldin is the director of the Oxford Martin Research Programmes on Technological and Economic Change, Future of Work and Future of Development.
Discussions are always friendly and lively at Book After Breakfast, so do come along and join us for an hour or so. Tickets are £5.00 including refreshments and can be booked by visiting the Friends Desk in the Royal Chantry Offices in Chichester Cathedral Cloisters on Tuesday and Friday mornings - but do call us first on 01243 812980.