The Routledge International Handbook of Transnational Studies

The Routledge International Handbook of Transnational Studies provides a comprehensive overview of the interdisciplinary field, exploring transnational processes across seven themes and engaging with critical contemporary topics. Contributors from various countries offer multidisciplinary perspectives and cross-cutting approaches.

Format: Hardback
Length: 346 pages
Publication date: 23 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Routledge International Handbook of Transnational Studies provides a comprehensive and up-to-date exploration of the dynamic field of transnational studies. Drawing from a wide range of social sciences and humanities disciplines, the handbook offers a critical perspective that extends beyond the boundaries of the nation-state. It delves into the intricate connections, events, and activities that transcend national borders, acknowledging the prevailing global power imbalances.

The handbook is organized into seven main themes, each addressing key aspects of transnational processes. These themes include epistemological and methodological principles, transnational migrant practices and family remittances, mobilities and (self-)identities, social protection, organizations and social movements, culture, religion, and the arts, and architecture and urban planning. Contributors engage with theoretical developments and analyze empirical cases covering a diverse range of critical contemporary topics, such as expatriate voting, first- and second-generation return migration, state-sponsored cross-border marriages, access to healthcare, transnational social work, global religious aesthetics, transnational art corridors, literary translation, remittance-financed architecture, and transnational processes of real estate development and gentrification.

The contributors employ a variety of cross-cutting approaches, including postcolonial theory, racism, and gender, while also emphasizing the role of agency, state policies, and macro-structures in shaping transnational inequalities. This handbook brings together multidisciplinary scholars from Australia, Belgium, Canada, Finland, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, the Philippines, Poland, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States, who are experts in transnational studies.

The Routledge International Handbook of Transnational Studies is an invaluable resource for scholars, researchers, and students interested in understanding the complexities of global interconnectedness and the diverse experiences of individuals and communities across borders. It offers a rich tapestry of insights and perspectives that will contribute to the ongoing dialogue and advancement of transnational studies.

Weight: 830g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032360355