Transnational Families

Ethnicities, Identities and Social Capital

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Emigration & Immigration, Sociology
Cover of the book Transnational Families by Harry Goulbourne, Tracey Reynolds, John Solomos, Elisabetta Zontini, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Harry Goulbourne, Tracey Reynolds, John Solomos, Elisabetta Zontini ISBN: 9781135181949
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: January 21, 2010
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Harry Goulbourne, Tracey Reynolds, John Solomos, Elisabetta Zontini
ISBN: 9781135181949
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: January 21, 2010
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Contemporary Western society is changing and, controversially, migration is often flagged up as one of the reasons why. The nature of population change challenges the conventional understandings of family forms and networks whilst multiculturalism poses challenges to our understanding of social change, families and social capital.

This innovative book provides an overview of the emergence of new understandings of ethnicities, identities and family forms across a number of ethnic groups, family types, and national boundaries. Based on new empirical data from fairly distinct sets of transnational family networks in minority communities with a substantial presence in the United Kingdom – principally, Caribbean and Italian, but also drawing on others such as Indian – it examines their lived experiences and uses the concept of social capital to explore how these families manage to maintain close and meaningful links.

Transnational Families discusses, explains and illustrates the substantial problems and issues confronted by communities and families, academics and policy-makers/implementers, and non-governmental organisations within a transnational world. It will be of interest to students and scholars of migration, transnationalism, families and globalisation.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Contemporary Western society is changing and, controversially, migration is often flagged up as one of the reasons why. The nature of population change challenges the conventional understandings of family forms and networks whilst multiculturalism poses challenges to our understanding of social change, families and social capital.

This innovative book provides an overview of the emergence of new understandings of ethnicities, identities and family forms across a number of ethnic groups, family types, and national boundaries. Based on new empirical data from fairly distinct sets of transnational family networks in minority communities with a substantial presence in the United Kingdom – principally, Caribbean and Italian, but also drawing on others such as Indian – it examines their lived experiences and uses the concept of social capital to explore how these families manage to maintain close and meaningful links.

Transnational Families discusses, explains and illustrates the substantial problems and issues confronted by communities and families, academics and policy-makers/implementers, and non-governmental organisations within a transnational world. It will be of interest to students and scholars of migration, transnationalism, families and globalisation.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Economic Voting by Harry Goulbourne, Tracey Reynolds, John Solomos, Elisabetta Zontini
Cover of the book Europe by Harry Goulbourne, Tracey Reynolds, John Solomos, Elisabetta Zontini
Cover of the book Sex Equality Policy in Western Europe by Harry Goulbourne, Tracey Reynolds, John Solomos, Elisabetta Zontini
Cover of the book Kangaroo Courts and the Rule of Law by Harry Goulbourne, Tracey Reynolds, John Solomos, Elisabetta Zontini
Cover of the book Included or Excluded? by Harry Goulbourne, Tracey Reynolds, John Solomos, Elisabetta Zontini
Cover of the book Britain before the Reform Act by Harry Goulbourne, Tracey Reynolds, John Solomos, Elisabetta Zontini
Cover of the book Girl Friendly Schooling by Harry Goulbourne, Tracey Reynolds, John Solomos, Elisabetta Zontini
Cover of the book Evidence-based Social Work by Harry Goulbourne, Tracey Reynolds, John Solomos, Elisabetta Zontini
Cover of the book Victorian Women Poets by Harry Goulbourne, Tracey Reynolds, John Solomos, Elisabetta Zontini
Cover of the book School Education in India by Harry Goulbourne, Tracey Reynolds, John Solomos, Elisabetta Zontini
Cover of the book Planning in the Face of Conflict by Harry Goulbourne, Tracey Reynolds, John Solomos, Elisabetta Zontini
Cover of the book Multilateral Asian Security Architecture by Harry Goulbourne, Tracey Reynolds, John Solomos, Elisabetta Zontini
Cover of the book Nature Unbound by Harry Goulbourne, Tracey Reynolds, John Solomos, Elisabetta Zontini
Cover of the book Domestic Violence and Children by Harry Goulbourne, Tracey Reynolds, John Solomos, Elisabetta Zontini
Cover of the book Economics, Politics, and American Public Policy by Harry Goulbourne, Tracey Reynolds, John Solomos, Elisabetta Zontini
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy