The Impact of International Migration (eBook)

Process and Contemporary Trends in Kyrgyzstan

Lira Sagynbekova (Autor)

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2016 | 1st ed. 2016
XXIV, 291 Seiten
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-319-26991-7 (ISBN)

Infos

This book comprises the historical overview of migration processes in Kyrgyzstan, contemporary migration trends in international migration and various social, economic and political impacts of migration. It presents the findings of longstanding, in-depth, comprehensive and empirical research. Insights are maximized by applying the multi-sited strategy of analyzing both the migrant's place of origin and that of destination. The primary goal of the book is to contribute to a better understanding of the meanings and the impacts of contemporary international migration processes in Kyrgyzstan and their relevance for local livelihoods.


Lira Sagynbekova received her Ph.D. at the Centre for Development Studies (ZELF), Institute of Geographical Sciences, Freie Universität Berlin. Between 2006 and 2010 she was lecturer at Kyrgyz National University by J.Balasagyn on the Faculty of Geography, Ecology and Tourism. She was a visiting fellow to the Moscow State University (Oct.2007-Febr.2008 ) and to Freie Universität Berlin (Nov.2005-Febr.2006) and was a secondary school teacher in Bishkek between 2000 and 2005.

Autor

Lira Sagynbekova received her Ph.D. at the Centre for Development Studies (ZELF), Institute of Geographical Sciences, Freie Universität Berlin. Between 2006 and 2010 she was lecturer at Kyrgyz National University by J. Balasagyn on the Faculty of Geography, Ecology and Tourism. She was a visiting fellow to the Moscow State University (Oct.2007-Febr.2008) and to Freie Universität Berlin (Nov.2005-Febr.2006) and since 2015 she has been working at the Mountain Societies Research Institute (MSRI), University of Central Asia.

Inhalt

Introduction.- Theoretical Perspectives on International Migration and Livelihoods.- Theories of International Migration.- The New Economics of Migration / The New Economics of Labor Migration.- Segmented Labor Market or Dual Labor Market Theory.- Migration Network, Chain Migration and Migration System Theories.- Transnational Migration and Transnational Social Spaces.- Sustainable Livelihoods Approach.- Analytical Framework.- Methodology and Methods.- Methods of Empirical Field Research.- Multi-Sited Field Research.- Migration as a Process and Contemporary Trends in International Migration in Kyrgyzstan.- Migration Processes in the Soviet Period.- New Forms and Trends in International Migration after Sovereignty.- Conclusion.- Jalal - Abad Oblast - Global Transformations and Local Responses.- Demographic and Socio-Economic Situation in the Jalal-Abad Oblast.- Changing Patterns of Rural Livelihoods in the Case Study Region: Examples from the Rural Municipality Areas of Arstanbap, Kyzyl-Unkur and Kara-Alma.- Conclusion.- Migration as a Crucial Practice within New Livelihood Strategies.- Reasons of International Migration.- Reasons for Migration.- Decision Making and the Initial Resources for Going Abroad.- The Role of Migrant Networks in Migration and the Development of Chain Reactions.- Geography of International Migration.- Scale and Destination of Migrants.- Period and Frequency of Migration.- Economic Activity of Migrants.- Types of Migrant’s Occupation.- How Do Migrants Gain Access to Jobs?.- Conclusion.- Impacts of International Migration on Local Livelihoods.- Economic Impact of International Migration.- Monthly Earnings, Expenditures and Savings of Migrants.- Remittances and Spending Patterns.- From Coping Strategy to Sustainability and Wellbeing.- Social Impact of International Migration.- Social Impacts of International Migration on Families Left Behind.- Role of International Migration in Creating Human and Social Capitals.- Challenges of Female Migrants Abroad.- Low Social Status Abroad or Brain Waste.- Political Impact of International Migration.- Legalization Issues, Difficulties, Risks and Solutions to Cope with the Challenges.- Adoption of the Citizenship of Another Country.- Transnational Practices of Kyrgyz Migrants.- Conclusion.- Return Migration.- Ambiguous Geographies of Return Migration.- Temporal Dimension of Return Migration: Permanent, Temporary, and Imagined.- Spatial Dimension or Geography of Return Migration.- Reasons for Return.- Re-Migration: Reasons, Intentions and Expectations.- Conclusion.- Conclusion, Outlook and Final Remarks.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 27.4.2016
• Zusatzinfo: XXIV, 291 p. 52 illus., 50 illus. in color.
• Verlagsort: Cham
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Geowissenschaften ► Geografie / Kartografie
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung
• Themenwelt: Technik
• Schlagworte: International migration • Jalal - Abad Oblast • Kyrgyz • Kyrgyzstan • Labor Migration • Migrant Network • Re-Migration • Return Migration • Transnational Migration • World Regional Geography
• ISBN-10: 3-319-26991-7 / 3319269917
• ISBN-13: 978-3-319-26991-7 / 9783319269917