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The Political Economy of International Labour Migration*

Hassan Gardezi

While former studies on labour migration have concentrated on its effect on GNP, foreign exchange earnings, and labour exporting countries' rates of investment, Gardezi's work refocuses attention on the migrant workers themselves, their hopes and aspirations, family and community life, and working conditions both at home and abroad. Taking this wide-ranging view, he is able to enhance our understanding of the transfers of labour force.
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210 pages

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@TITLE = The Political Economy of International Labour Migration Hassan N. Gardezi @SWFLYDESC TOP = Description: Taking a wide-ranging view of international labour migration, Gardezi gives us deeper insight into the transfers of labour by @SWFLY DESCRIP = analyzing the political economy of the countries where labour groups originate. He focuses on the conditions under which labour power is reproduced and used. The case study further reveals that the myth of migrants returning home with savings, knowledge and a longing for material success is more wishful thinking. While former studies on labour migration concentrate on its effect on GNP, and foreign exchange earnings, Gardezi refocusses attention on the migrant workers themselves, their hopes and aspirations, community life, and the working conditions both at home and abroad. @TOPLINE BODY = Contents: Introduction. Asian Workers in the Gulf States of the Middle East. Labour in the Regime of Capital Accumulation: The Case of Pakistan. Research Perspectives on International Migration to the Middle East: The Case of Pakistan. The Field Study. Tables of Results. Appendices: Interview Schedule. Reasons for Termination of Job. Should Women Work? Effects on Lifestyle. Perceptions of Gain & Loss. Bibliography @TOPLINE BODY = Hassan N. Gardezi teaches at Algoma University College and is one of Canada's foremost sociologists studying Asian life and has published widely on the subject. @ISBN TOPLINE = 197 pages, bibliography, index . ISBN: 1-551640-16-3 $19.99 The Political Economy of International Labour Migration Hassan N. Gardezi Description: Taking a wide-ranging view of international labour migration, Gardezi gives us deeper insight into the transfers of labour by analyzing the political economy of the countries where labour groups originate. He focuses on the conditions under which labour power is reproduced and used. The case study further reveals that the myth of migrants returning home with savings, knowledge and a longing form material success are more wishful thinking. While former studies on labour migration concentrate on its effect on GNP, and foreign exchange earnings, Gardezi refocusses attention on the migrant workers themselves, their hopes and aspirations, community life, and the working conditions both at home and abroad. Contents: Introduction. Asian Workers in the Gulf States of the Middle East. Labour in the Regime of Capital Accumulation: The Case of Pakistan. Research Perspectives on International Migration to the Middle East: The Case of Pakistan. The Field Study. Tables of Results. Appendices: Interview Schedule. Reasons for Termination of Job. Should Women Work? Effects on Lifestyle. Perceptions of Gain & Loss. Bibliography Hassan N. Gardezi teaches at Algoma University College and is one of Canada's foremost sociologists studying Asian life and has published widely on the subject. 197 pages, bibliography, index ISBN: 1-551640-16-3 $19.99