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Discussing the issues associated with labour migration both in and from the Asian region, and including a number of contemporary case studies, this is the first text to look at the non-professional majority of migrant workers in the area.

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Focusing on the issues associated with migrating for work both in and from the Asian region, this book sheds light on the debate over migration and trafficking. With contributions from an international team of well-known scholars, the book sets labour migration firmly within the context of globalization, providing a focused, contemporary discussion of what is undoubtedly a major twenty-first century concern.Transnational Migration and Work in Asia analyzes workers motivations and rationalities, highlighting the similarities of migration experiences throughout Asia. Presenting in-depth case studies of the real-life experiences and problems faced by migrant workers, the book discusses migrants' relations with the state and their vulnerability to exploitation, as well as the major policy issues now facing governments, employers, NGOs and international agencies.

Author Biography

Hewison, Kevin; Young, Ken

Table of Contents

1. Introduction: Globalization and Migrant Workers in Asia Part 1: Globalization and Migration 2. Globalization and the Changing Management of Migrating Service Workers in the Asia Pacific 3. The Country and the Cities Part 2: Migrant Workers, Trafficking and the State 4. Lao Migrant Workers in Thailand 5. Positioning the Product: Indonesian Migrant Women Workers in Taiwan 6. Thai Workers in Hong Kong 7. Building Hong Kong: Nepalese Labour in the Construction Sector 8. Filipino Nightclub Hostesses in Hong Kong: Vulnerability to Trafficking and Other Human Rights Abuses 9. Migrant Workers in Macao: Labour and Globalization 10. Exploitation in Global Supply Chains: Burmese Migrant Workers in Mae Sot, Thailand Part 3: Issues in Policy-Making about Migrant Labour 11. Saving Pennies for the State. A New Role for Filipino Migrant Workers? 12. Trading Labour-Trading Rights: The Regional Dynamics of Rights Recognition for Migrant Workers in the Asia-Pacific

Review

'Social scientists and others both academic and practicing from Asia and Australia look at a wide range of topics relating to work and migration. With the exception of a study on Nepal as a source of migrants to Hong Kong, their case studies are confined to East and Southeast Asia. The underlying themes are globalization and migration; migrant workers, trafficking, and the state; and policy-making and migrant labor.' - Reference & Research Book News'The case studies presented in the collection remains very impressive and definitely contribute to our knowledge of the subject ... suitable for academics, professionals and students.' - Magdalene Kong, National University of Singapore

Review Quote

'Social scientists and others both academic and practicing from Asia and Australia look at a wide range of topics relating to work and migration. With the exception of a study on Nepal as a source of migrants to Hong Kong, their case studies are confined to East and Southeast Asia. The underlying themes are globalization and migration; migrant workers, trafficking, and the state; and policy-making and migrant labor.'- Reference & Research Book News 'The case studies presented in the collection remains very impressive and definitely contribute to our knowledge of the subject ... suitable for academics, professionals and students.'- Magdalene Kong, National University of Singapore

Details ISBN0415546788 Short Title TRANSNATIONAL MIGRATION & WORK Language English ISBN-10 0415546788 ISBN-13 9780415546782 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2009 Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Ken Young DEWEY 331.544095 UK Release Date 2009-04-15 AU Release Date 2009-04-15 NZ Release Date 2009-04-15 Illustrations 32 Tables, black and white; 8 Halftones, black and white Author Ken Young Pages 252 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Series Routledge/City University of Hong Kong Southeast Asia Series Publication Date 2009-04-15 Alternative 9780415368896 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this

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