Cultures of Migration

Around the globe, people leave their homes to better themselves, to satisfy needs, and to care for their families. They also migrate to escape undesirable conditions, ranging from a lack of economic opportunities to violent conflicts at home or in the community. Most studies of migration have analyzed the topic at either the macro level of national and global economic and political forces, or the micro level of the psychology of individual migrants. Few studies have examined the "culture of migration"--that is, the cultural beliefs and social patterns that influence people to move. Cultures of Migration combines anthropological and geographical sensibilities, as well as sociological and economic models, to explore the household-level decision-making process that prompts migration. The authors draw their examples not only from their previous studies of Mexican Oaxacans and Turkish Kurds but also from migrants from Europe, sub-Saharan Africa, the Pacific, and many parts of Asia. They examine social, economic, and political factors that can induce a household to decide to send members abroad, along with the cultural beliefs and traditions that can limit migration. The authors look at both transnational and internal migrations, and at shorter- and longer-term stays in the receiving location. They also consider the effect that migration has on those who remain behind. The authors' "culture of migration" model adds an important new dimension to our understanding of the cultural beliefs and social patterns associated with migration and will help specialists better respond to increasing human mobility.

ISBN 0292726856   Pages 202 ISBN13 9780292726857 (What's this?)   Weight (grammes) 318 Publisher University of Texas Press   Published in Austin, TX Imprint University of Texas Press   Height (mm) 229 Format Paperback   Width (mm) 150 Publication date 14 Oct 2011   Spine width (mm) 13 DEWEY 304.8   Academic level Professional / Scholarly DEWEY edition DC22

Preface Acknowledgments Introduction. The Cultures of Migration Chapter 1. The Household in a Global Perspective Chapter 2. The Growth of Migration: Mobility, Security, Insecurity Chapter 3. Contemporary Migration: Commuters and Internal Movers Chapter 4. Contemporary Movers: International Migration Chapter 5. Nonmovers and Those Who Stay Behind Chapter 6. The Economics of Migration and the Possibilities of Development Conclusions Notes References Index

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