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Anthropology and Migration
Caroline B. Brettell
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Description for Anthropology and Migration
Hardback. Offers insight into the processes of migration and transnationalism from an anthropological perspective. This book analyzes macro and micro approaches to migration theory, utilizing fieldwork in Portugal and many other countries. It is suitable for instructors and researchers in anthropology, race and ethnic studies, and immigration studies. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: JHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 158 x 23. Weight in Grams: 522.
Brettell's new book provides new insight into the processes of migration and transnationalism from an anthropological perspective. It has been estimated at the turn of the millennium that 160 million people are living outside of their country of birth or citizenship. The author analyzes macro and micro approaches to migration theory, utilizing her extensive fieldwork in Portugal as well as research in Germany, Brazil, France, the United States and Canada. Key issues she discusses include: the value of immigrant incorporation vs. assimilation models; the impacts on individual, household and community as well as institutions and states; the role of ethnicity ... Read more
Brettell's new book provides new insight into the processes of migration and transnationalism from an anthropological perspective. It has been estimated at the turn of the millennium that 160 million people are living outside of their country of birth or citizenship. The author analyzes macro and micro approaches to migration theory, utilizing her extensive fieldwork in Portugal as well as research in Germany, Brazil, France, the United States and Canada. Key issues she discusses include: the value of immigrant incorporation vs. assimilation models; the impacts on individual, household and community as well as institutions and states; the role of ethnicity ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
California, United States
ISBN
9780759103191
SKU
V9780759103191
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99-15
About Caroline B. Brettell
Caroline Brettell is professor and chair of the department of Anthropology, Southern Methodist University. She is a specialist on migration and on Portuguese culture and society.
Reviews for Anthropology and Migration
There is not a bad chapter in this book, but Brettell's work really shines in her discussion of agency/structure in her comparative analysis.
Journal Of International Migration and Integration
Recommended. Undergraduate and graduate students; professionals interested in Portuguese studies.
CHOICE
This book is refreshing as it underscores the centrality of Portuguese colonialism and emigration for debates ... Read more
Journal Of International Migration and Integration
Recommended. Undergraduate and graduate students; professionals interested in Portuguese studies.
CHOICE
This book is refreshing as it underscores the centrality of Portuguese colonialism and emigration for debates ... Read more