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Divided by Borders: Mexican Migrants and Their Children
Joanna Dreby
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Description for Divided by Borders: Mexican Migrants and Their Children
Paperback. Probing the experiences of migrant parents, children in Mexico, and their caregivers, this title offers an account of the lives of families divided by borders. It shows that the difficulties endured by transnational families make it nearly impossible for parents' sacrifices to result in the benefits they expect. Num Pages: 336 pages, 16 b/w photographs, 5 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KLCM; JFFN; JFSL4; JHBK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 158 x 20. Weight in Grams: 460.
Since 2000, approximately 440,000 Mexicans have migrated to the United States every year. Tens of thousands have left children behind in Mexico to do so. For these parents, migration is a sacrifice. What do parents expect to accomplish by dividing their families across borders? How do families manage when they are living apart? More importantly, do parents' relocations yield the intended results? Probing the experiences of migrant parents, children in Mexico, and their caregivers, Joanna Dreby offers an up-close and personal account of the lives of families divided by borders. What she finds is that the difficulties endured by transnational ... Read more
Since 2000, approximately 440,000 Mexicans have migrated to the United States every year. Tens of thousands have left children behind in Mexico to do so. For these parents, migration is a sacrifice. What do parents expect to accomplish by dividing their families across borders? How do families manage when they are living apart? More importantly, do parents' relocations yield the intended results? Probing the experiences of migrant parents, children in Mexico, and their caregivers, Joanna Dreby offers an up-close and personal account of the lives of families divided by borders. What she finds is that the difficulties endured by transnational ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520260900
SKU
V9780520260900
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About Joanna Dreby
Joanna Dreby is Assistant Professor of Sociology at Kent State University.
Reviews for Divided by Borders: Mexican Migrants and Their Children
"Dreby analyzes these themes through a transnational lens. In doing so, she offers new and important insights into the lives of immigrant families." Journal Of Sociology "Offers insightful analysis." Choice "An excellent introduction to immigration, globalization, gender, childhood, immigration policy, and transnational family issues." Journal Of Marriage & Family "An important contribution to immigration scholarship." Social Forces "Provides a compassionate ... Read more