Description
ECONOMIC SOCIOLOGY OF INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION
Book Summary
This anthology brings together the fundamental texts of Alejandro Portes, a key figure in understanding the economic sociology of international migration. The reader will find classic and highly cited articles that address everything from segmented assimilation theory to the analysis of immigrant transnationalism. The work offers a synthesis of the state of the discipline, presenting essential debates and empirical evidence that explain one of the great social transformations of our time.
What is it about?
The book compiles Alejandro Portes' most influential research on international migration. Through his articles, the author develops key concepts such as social capital in its various forms, the theory of segmented assimilation of the second generation of immigrants, and the "ethnic enclave" hypothesis. Furthermore, he examines the theoretical convergences and empirical evidence of immigrant transnationalism, offering a profound reflection on how immigration drives social change. Each text provides a comprehensive view of the economic and social mechanisms that shape contemporary migratory processes.
Main Topics
- Social capital and its typology in migratory contexts
- Theory of second-generation segmented assimilation
- Immigrant transnationalism: theoretical convergences and empirical evidence
- Ethnic enclave as an economic and social structure
- Immigration and social change from a sociological perspective
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at sociologists, anthropologists, economists, and social science students interested in international migration. It is also essential reading for professionals in the fields of social services, welfare, and public policy, as well as for researchers seeking to understand the theoretical and empirical foundations of economic sociology applied to migratory flows.
What this book contributes
- Access to the foundational and most cited texts of the economic sociology of migration
- Deep understanding of key concepts such as social capital and segmented assimilation
- An updated synthesis of the state of the discipline and its main theoretical debates
- Analytical tools for interpreting contemporary migratory dynamics
Data Sheet
- Author: PORTES, ALEJANDRO
- Publisher: ANTHROPOS EDITORIAL
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: LITERARY ESSAYS, MIGRATION, IMMIGRATION AND EMIGRATION, SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY, SOCIAL SERVICES AND WELFARE, CRIMINOLOGY, POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT, MACROECONOMICS
- Collection: NO COLLECTION
- Publication date: April 2012
- Number of pages: 188
- Weight: 448 g
Editorial Assessment
This anthology represents an indispensable tool for academics and professionals who wish to delve into the study of international migration from a sociological and economic perspective. The selection of texts by Alejandro Portes, recognized for his theoretical and empirical rigor, allows the reader to access the conceptual foundations that have marked the discipline. Its clear and well-founded approach makes it a valuable resource for both research and teaching in the social sciences.