This book examines the factors affecting the health and wellbeing of young people as they transition to adulthood under the shadow of migration control. Drawing on unique longitudinal data, it illuminates how they conceptualize wellbeing for themselves and others in contexts of prolonged and politically induced uncertainty. The authors offer an in-depth analysis of the experiences of over one hundred unaccompanied young migrants, primarily from Afghanistan, Albania and Eritrea. They show the lengths these young people will go to in pursuit of safety, security and the futures they aspire to. Interdisciplinary in nature, the book champions a new political economy analysis of wellbeing in the context of migration and demonstrates the urgent need for policy reform.
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Drawing on accounts of unaccompanied migrant young people becoming adult, this book offers a political economy analysis of wellbeing in the context of migration and demonstrates the urgent need for policy reform.
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Introduction Conceptualizing Wellbeing in the Context of Migration and Youth Transitions Capturing Wellbeing in Transition: An Alternative Approach ‘Iron Rod’ or ‘Colander’? Welfare Regimes in England and Italy The Pursuit of Safety and Freedom Legal Integrity and Recognition Identity and Belonging Constructing Viable Futures as ‘Adults’ Emotional and Mental Wellbeing Friendships, Connections and Relationships Transnational Family and Connections Conclusion
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Interdisciplinary - should be a great book to expand our sociology publishing in field of migration and refugee studies but should also have relevance to fields including: international development, youth studies, sociology of health, education, social policy, politics and law; High quality research monograph from well-known academic, Elaine Chase, at UCL; Topical and original - the only book available that provides insight into young people’s health and wellbeing while they make the transition to adulthood in context of migration.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781529209037
Publisert
2020-11-18
Utgiver
Vendor
Bristol University Press
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Aldersnivå
P, G, 06, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet

Biographical note

Elaine Chase is Associate Professor in Education, Health and International Development at UCL Institute of Education. Jennifer Allsopp is Postdoctoral Fellow in International Migration at Harvard Graduate School of Education and Coordinator of the Immigration Initiative at Harvard University.