Migration and (Im)Mobility - Biographical Experiences of Polish Migrants in Germany and Canada

Anna Xymena Wieczorek develops a mobilities perspective by combining migration studies theories with approaches of the mobility studies to overcome the established methodological, conceptual, and empirical dualism of mobility and migration. She conceptualizes three patterns of (im)mobility which illustrate the diversity of immigrants geographical movements after their initial migration, revealing the different social configurations promoting or hindering the development, maintenance or shifting of each pattern in migrants biographical trajectories.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 322 pages
Publication date: 08 December 2021
Publisher: Transcript Verlag

In her groundbreaking work, Anna Xymena Wieczorek seeks to transcend the traditional dichotomy between mobility and migration, offering a novel perspective on the complexities of human movement. By integrating migration studies theories with insights from mobility studies, Wieczorek crafts a mobilities framework that sheds light on the diverse experiences of immigrants. Through extensive empirical research conducted among young adults of Polish heritage in Germany and Canada, Wieczorek identifies three distinct patterns of (im)mobility, showcasing the range of geographical movements undertaken by immigrants following their initial migration. By delving into these patterns, she uncovers the various social configurations that either facilitate or impede the development, maintenance, or transformation of each trajectory in migrants' biographical journeys. This innovative approach provides a deeper understanding of the multifaceted factors that shape immigrants' lives and contributes to our broader understanding of migration and mobility in the contemporary world.

In her quest to dismantle the entrenched methodological, conceptual, and empirical dualism of mobility and migration, Anna Xymena Wieczorek pioneers a novel mobilities perspective by seamlessly blending migration studies theories with approaches from the realm of mobility studies. Through the utilization of robust empirical data meticulously collected among young adults of Polish heritage residing in Germany and Canada, Wieczorek skillfully conceptualizes three distinct patterns of (im)mobility, illuminating the rich tapestry of geographical movements experienced by immigrants post their initial migration. By unveiling these patterns, she unveils the diverse social configurations that either foster or hinder the growth, sustenance, or transformation of each trajectory within the biographical journeys of migrants. This groundbreaking approach not only deepens our understanding of the intricate factors that shape the lives of immigrants but also contributes significantly to our broader comprehension of migration and mobility in the contemporary world.

Weight: 452g
Dimension: 149 x 223 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783837642513