Transnational Labour Migration, Remittances and the Changing Family in Asia [electronic resource] /
Transnational Labour Migration, Remittances and the Changing Family in Asia (Conference)(2010 :Singapore)
Hoang, L.editor.
Yeoh, B.editor.
The contributors investigate the inter-relationships between migrant remittances and the family in Asia. They argue that, in the context of Asian transnational labour migration where remittances tend to become a primary currency of care, the making or breaking of the family unit is mainly contingent on how individuals handle remittance processes.
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Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
The contributors investigate the inter-relationships between migrant remittances and the family in Asia. They argue that, in the context of Asian transnational labour migration where remittances tend to become a primary currency of care, the making or breaking of the family unit is mainly contingent on how individuals handle remittance processes.
Development economics.
Emigration and immigration.
Asia—Economic conditions.
Economic development.
Labor economics.
Development Economics.
Migration.
Asian Economics.
Development Studies.
Labor Economics.