Passages of Fortune?: Exploring Dynamics of International Migration from Punjab

This book explores international out-migration from North India, focusing on the state of Punjab, with a robust sample of 10,000 households. It examines current migration, return migration, remittances, reverse remittances, diaspora philanthropy, migration consultancy services, international marriages, and plans for emigration in the future. It also addresses the use of paid labor by households to replace the work done by emigrants and studies villages as the migration setting.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate phenomenon of international out-migration from North India, with a specific focus on the state of Punjab. Serving as the first-ever empirical exploration of this migration, it relies on a robust sample of 10,000 households drawn from both rural and urban areas, providing a thorough analysis of the causes, processes, patterns, and consequences of international out-migration. The volume explores a wide range of topics, including current migration, return migration, remittances, reverse remittances, diaspora philanthropy, migration consultancy services, international marriages, campaigns for safe migration abroad, and plans for emigration in the future. It also addresses the issue of households using paid labor to replace the work done by emigrants and examines villages as the migration setting. Furthermore, the book establishes a strong connection with the vibrant Punjabi diaspora, offering valuable baseline data on various indicators.

As a vital contribution to migration studies, this book appeals to scholars and researchers across a diverse range of disciplines, including development studies, economics, demography, sociology, social anthropology, and diaspora studies. Its in-depth examination of international out-migration from Punjab offers valuable insights into the complex factors driving this phenomenon and its far-reaching consequences for individuals, communities, and countries. By shedding light on the experiences and perspectives of migrants and their families, this book contributes to a better understanding of the dynamics of global mobility and the role of migration in shaping the world we live in today.

Weight: 662g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032055893