Overview

Migration in the modern world, rather than being seen as a symptom or result of underdevelopment, is now understood more as a route towards development and a strategy for alleviating poverty. This study of Albania is particularly significant in this new debate on migration and development as, since the fall of communism, remittances have been a major supporter of the Albanian economy, sustaining many Albanian families, especially in rural areas. The authors thus focus on the socio-cultural context of remittances, and explore how gender emerges as a powerful facet in the processes of development. It will therefore be of interest to scholars and students in Migration Studies, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Geography and Anthropology, as well as offering vital analysis for policy-makers, donors and civil society activists engaged in development planning and migration management.

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Author:   Russell King ,  Julie Vullnetari
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Tauris Academic Studies
Volume:   v. 4
Dimensions:   Width: 13.80cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.450kg
ISBN:  

9781848854871

ISBN 10:   1848854870
Pages:   248
Publication Date:   19 July 2011
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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'By taking on the nexus between migration, gender and development King and Vullnetari make an original, compelling and much-needed contribution to the field of migration studies. This book is a unique combination of a detailed and in-depth examination of the Albanian migration context and broader analyses of key dynamics and aspects shaping contemporary migration flows. By addressing the delicate interplay between multilayered socio-economic and geopolitical spaces and the micro politics of family and individual survival, King and Vullnetari's contribution will undoubtedly become a reference text in relation to Albania and the unfolding of migration dynamics more generally.' - Dr Nick Mai, Reader in Migration Studies, Institute for the Study of European Transformations (ISET), London Metropolitan University

'Remittances, Gender and Development is an original, thorough and solid analysis on one of the most impressive migratory flows ever, written by two connoisseurs of the subject.' - Dr. Christos Nikas, Assistant Professor, Department of Balkan Studies, University of West Macedoni; 'By taking on the nexus between migration, gender and development King and Vullnetari make an original, compelling and much-needed contribution to the field of migration studies. This book is a unique combination of a detailed and in-depth examination of the Albanian migration context and broader analyses of key dynamics and aspects shaping contemporary migration flows. By addressing the delicate interplay between multilayered socio-economic and geopolitical spaces and the micro politics of family and individual survival, King and Vullnetari's contribution will undoubtedly become a reference text in relation to Albania and the unfolding of migration dynamics more generally.' - Dr Nick Mai, Reader in Migration Studies, Institute for the Study of European Transformations (ISET), London Metropolitan University

Author Information

Julie Vullnetari is Research Fellow in the School of Global Studies, University of Sussex. She holds a DPhil in Migration Studies from the University of Sussex, and has published widely in peer-reviewed international journals such as 'International Migration' and 'Global Networks'. Russell King is Professor of Geography at the University of Sussex and Director of the Sussex Centre for Migration Research. He is the co-author of 'Out of Albania: From Crisis Migration to Social Inclusion in Italy' (2008), and editor of the 'Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies'.

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