Sans Papiers
The Social and Economic Lives of Young Undocumented Migrants
Roger Zetter author Alice Bloch author Nando Sigona author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Pluto Press
Published:20th Jun '14
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This insightful exploration of undocumented migrants in the UK offers personal narratives and critical analysis, making Sans Papiers essential for understanding migration issues.
In Sans Papiers, readers are presented with a contemporary examination of the theoretical and policy debates surrounding undocumented migration, coupled with a deep dive into the lived experiences of migrants in the UK. The book highlights the often-overlooked realities faced by individuals from countries such as Zimbabwe, China, Brazil, Ukraine, and Turkish Kurdistan, shedding light on their struggles and triumphs in a foreign land. Through personal narratives, the authors illustrate the complexities and challenges that undocumented migrants encounter daily.
The narrative is built around the voices of these migrants, offering a unique perspective that enriches the understanding of migratory processes. It delves into the gendered experiences of migration, emphasizing how aspirations and challenges can differ based on one's background. By weaving individual stories with broader themes, Sans Papiers navigates the ambiguities and contradictions inherent in the lives of undocumented individuals, providing a nuanced view of their existence.
This book serves not only as a source of personal insight but also as an analytical tool for understanding the wider implications of migration policies. With its combination of personal accounts and critical analysis, Sans Papiers is poised to engage a diverse audience, including students, academics, policy-makers, and practitioners, all of whom seek to understand the intricacies of undocumented migration in today's world.
'An important book on a subject of great public importance' -- Professor Stephen Castles, Research Chair in Sociology, University of Sydney
'Enlightens our understanding of what it is like to be young and undocumented in increasingly hostile contexts. Rich and nuanced, this book sheds light on these immigrants' exclusion, exploitation and disappointments, but also on their resilience, resourcefulness, and hopes' -- Cecilia Menjivar is Cowden Distinguished Professor, Associate Director at T Denny Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics, Arizona State University and author of Enduring Violence, Ladina Women's Lives in Guatemala, University of California Press (2011)
'A vital contribution to the growing body of work charting the precarious lives of undocumented workers' -- Media Education Journal
ISBN: 9780745333908
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 258g
200 pages