Transnationalism

by Steven Vertovec

Overview

'Transnationalism' refers to multiple ties and interactions linking people or institutions across the borders of nation-states.

This book surveys the broader meanings of transnationalism within the study of globalization before concentrating on migrant transnational practices. Each chapter demonstrates ways in which new and contemporary transnational practices of migrants are fundamentally transforming social, political and economic structures simultaneously within homelands and places of settlement.

Transnationalism provides a much-needed single, clear and condensed text concerning a major concept in academic and policy discourse today.

The book is for advanced undergraduate students, postgraduates and academics.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415432986
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/27/2009
Series:	Key Ideas
Pages:	216
Product dimensions:	5.06(w) x 7.81(h) x (d)

About the Author

Steven Vertovec is Director of the Max-Planck Institute for the Study of Religious and Ethnic Diversity, Gottingen, Germany. He is co-editor of the journal Global Networks and editor of the Routledge book series 'Transnationalism'.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Introduction: Transnationalism, Migrant Transnationalism and Transformation  Part 2: Transnational Social Formations  Part 3: Socio-cultural Transformations  Part 4: Political Transformations  Part 5: Economic Transformations  Part 6: Religious Transformations  Part 7: Conclusion: Interconnected Migrants in an Interconnected World

Editorial Reviews

Transnationalism belongs to a Routledge series called Key Ideas, which intends to provide critically written books dealing with a variety of topics that are central in the realm of social science. And indeed, Vertovec is successful in communicating to his audience in a lively manner the key ideas surrounding the concept of transnationalism.

Vertovec, Suomen Antropologi

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