Transnational Chinese: Fujianese Migrants in Europe by Frank N. Pieke (English)

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Transnational Chinese by Frank N. Pieke, Pál Nyíri, Mette ThunØ, Antonella Ceccagno This book investigates the origins and mechanics of recent Chinese migration, focusing on the work and life of Fujianese migrants in the United Kingdom, Hungary, and Italy, and exploring the many transnational spaces that connect Fujianese across Europe, the United States, and China. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In the 1990s, societies across the world were confronted with a sudden mass inflow of Chinese migrants. This publication investigates the global nature of Chinese migration by focusing on one of the fastest growing groups of new Chinese international migrants: those from Fujian province in southern China. It specifically focuses on Fujianese migration to Europe, where a broad range of immigration regimes has provided various incentives and disincentives that have influenced Fujianese migratory patterns across the continent. Applying intensive, multi-sited fieldwork research in the UK, Hungary, Italy, as well as sending areas in Fujian, the book investigates the origins and mechanics of recent Chinese migration by focusing on the work and life of Fujianese migrants in the United Kingdom, Hungary and Italy, and exploring the many transnational spaces that connect Fujianese across Europe, the United States and China. Back Cover "Overall, this is a refreshing book . . . It provides an interesting argument about Chinese globalization by examining Fujianese migration to Europe . . ."-Canadian Journal of Sociology Online "This book has a lot to offer to scholars on contemporary China who are following the discussion on Chinese globalization, and to specialists on the Chinese diaspora who are seeing the subject transform before their eyes. These researchers have offered a very fine model of scholarly collaboration."-China Review International Flap In the 1990s, societies across the world were confronted with a sudden mass inflow of Chinese migrants. Transnational Chinese investigates the global nature of this migration by focusing on one of the fastest growing groups of new Chinese international migrants: those from Fujian province in southern China. It specifically focuses on Fujianese migration to Europe, where a broad range of immigration regimes has provided various incentives and disincentives that have influenced their migratory patterns across the continent. Applying intensive, multisited fieldwork research in the United Kingdom, Hungary, and Italy, as well as sending areas in Fujian, Transnational Chinese investigates the origins and mechanics of Fujianese migration, the work and life of Fujianese migrants in Europe, and the many transnational spaces that connect Fujianese across Europe, the United States, and China. Author Biography Frank N. Pieke is University Lecturer in the Modern Politics and Society of China and a Fellow of St. Cross College, University of Oxford. Pál Nyíri is Senior Fellow in the Humanities Center at Central European University, Budapest. Mette ThunØ is Associate Professor at the Department of Asian Studies, University of Copenhagen. Antonella Ceccagno is Researcher of Chinese Language and Culture at the University of Bologna, Italy. She is also Operational Director of the Center for Immigration Research and Services in Prato, Tuscany. Table of Contents Introduction - Conceptualizing Chinese Migration In A Global Age; Old And New Transnational Villages In Fujian; Getting Out, Getting In, And Moving On - An Ethnographic View; Work And Life In Europe; Fujianese Transnational Practices and Politics; Conclusion - Rethinking Chinese Migration And Globalization. Review "Overall, this is a refreshing book ... It provides an interesting argument about Chinese globalization by examining Fujianese migration to Europe." - Canadian Journal of Sociology Online "This book has a lot to offer to scholars on contemporary China who are following the discussion on Chinese globalization, and to specialists on the Chinese diaspora who are seeing the subject transform before their eyes. These researchers have offered a very fine model of scholarly collaboration." - China Review International "This book makes important theoretical and methodological contributions to the study of immigration in comparative perspective. Theoretically, the books argument gives us fresh ideas for understanding globalization and Chinese immigration ... The books new arguments are thoughtful and well articulated ... [T]he books sets and example of a new type of scholarship in that it makes crucial research materials (case files, interview notes, and field notes) publicly available, a practice that ought to be followed by other researchers." - American Journal of Sociology "This outstanding collaborative ethnographic study of Chinese transnationalism will be an essential resource for any future research and teaching on the subject." - Journal of Anthropological Research Long Description In the 1990s, societies across the world were confronted with a sudden mass inflow of Chinese migrants. Transnational Chinese investigates the global nature of this migration by focusing on one of the fastest growing groups of new Chinese international migrants: those from Fujian province in southern China. It specifically focuses on Fujianese migration to Europe, where a broad range of immigration regimes has provided various incentives and disincentives that have influenced their migratory patterns across the continent. Applying intensive, multisited fieldwork research in the United Kingdom, Hungary, and Italy, as well as sending areas in Fujian, Transnational Chinese investigates the origins and mechanics of Fujianese migration, the work and life of Fujianese migrants in Europe, and the many transnational spaces that connect Fujianese across Europe, the United States, and China. Review Quote "This outstanding collaborative ethnographic study of Chinese transnationalism will be an essential resource for any future research and teaching on the subject." Details ISBN0804749957 Author Antonella Ceccagno Short Title TRANSNATIONAL CHINESE Publisher Stanford University Press Language English ISBN-10 0804749957 ISBN-13 9780804749954 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2004 Imprint Stanford University Press Subtitle Fujianese Migrants in Europe Place of Publication Palo Alto Country of Publication United States Edition 1st Pages 272 DOI 10.1604/9780804749954 UK Release Date 2004-01-30 AU Release Date 2004-01-30 NZ Release Date 2004-01-30 US Release Date 2004-01-30 Publication Date 2004-01-30 Alternative 9780804749947 DEWEY 305.895104 Audience General Illustrations 7 illustrations, 3 maps We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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