Irregular Migration and Invisible Welfare
Published on 14. January 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
247 pages
978-1-349-59482-5 (ISBN)
Description
Focusing on care workers for the elderly, this book examines the paradoxical position of irregular migrants in European society, who are often labelled as 'illegal' residents but who in fact provide much needed, essential support to welfare systems.
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Edition
2013 ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Bibliography
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-349-59482-5 (9781349594825)
DOI
10.1057/9781137314321
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M. Ambrosini
Irregular Migration and Invisible Welfare
Book
07/2013
Palgrave Macmillan
€53.49
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Content
1. Introduction: Irregular Immigration Between Political Rejection and Practical Tolerance 2. Reasons and Dynamics of Irregular Immigration 3. Families in Trouble and Demand for Care Services: The Formation of an Invisible Welfare and the Contribution of Migrants 4. Surviving Underground: Resources and Practices of Irregular Migrants in the Care Sector 5. Across Borders: Care Work and Family Life 6. Conclusion: As the Dreaded Illegal Immigrants Become Deserving Care-Workers