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The Invisible Cage: Syrian Migrant Workers In Lebanon (Stanford Studies In Middle Eastern And Islamic Societies And Cultures),New
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Review 'This Books Makes An Important Contribution To The Analysis Of Syrolebanese Relations And Is Of Special Interest To Students Of Labor Migration, Particularly Those Concerned With Issues Of 'Southsouth' Patterns Of Migration And Temporary Migration With Returning Cycles.' Thomas Philip American Historical Review 'John Chalcraft Provides A Convincing And Multifaceted Analysis Of This Important And Ongoing Chapter Of Mediterranean Economic And Social History.' Jrg Michael Dostal The Times Higher Education'Full Of Rich Analysis, This Book Succeeds In Opening Up A Middle Eastern Case Study To The Field Of Transnational Migration And Convincingly Shows How A Labor Market Can Interact With Political Structures To Confine Migrant Workers Within An Invisible Cage. An Ideal Angle From Which To Understand The Complexity Of Lebanesesyrian Relations.' Elizabeth Picard, Institute For Research And Study On The Arab And Muslim World France'The Invisible Cage Lucidly Deconstructs Simple Arguments About Migration, Showing How Hegemony Operates In A Menial Labor Regime Heavily Dependent On Migrant Labor. This Book Is Strong And To The Point, And It Covers Material No Other Work Does.' Ussama Makdisi Rice University Product Description The Invisible Cage Uncovers The Hidden History Of The Cycle Of Labor Migration And Return Of Hundreds Of Thousands Of Un And Semiskilled Syrian Workers In Lebanon. It Traces How Syrians Came To Comprise A Significant Proportion Of Lebanon'S Workforce During The 1950S And 1960S, The Ways In Which These Syrians Lived Through Lebanon'S Civil Wars, And Their Prolonged Unsettlement And Exile Through Both The Reconstruction Of The 1990S And Instability Since 2005. Offering Both Social History And Ethnography, John Chalcraft Challenges The Commonly Held View That A More Benign Form Of Economic Labor Migration, One Based On Personal Choice, Emerged With The End Of Slavery And Forced Labor In The Region. Instead, He Shows How Both Coercion And Consent, Unintended Consequences, And Hegemonic Forms Influence The Ongoing Rotation Of Migrant Workers. This Captivating Account Of The Labor Market As 'Invisible Cage' Breaks New Ground In Middle East And Migration Studies Alike. About The Author John Chalcraft Is Lecturer In The History And Politics Of Empire And Imperialism At The London School Of Economics And Political Science. He Is The Author Of The Striking Cabbies Of Cairo And Other Stories: Crafts And Guilds In Egypt, 18631914 (2004).
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Invisible Cage'? A: The book explores the cycle of labor migration and return of Syrian workers in Lebanon, focusing on their history, experiences during civil wars, and ongoing struggles.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Invisible Cage'? A: The author is John Chalcraft, who is a lecturer at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
- Q: What type of analysis does the book provide? A: The book offers a multifaceted analysis of labor migration, highlighting the interplay between labor markets and political structures.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The Invisible Cage has 336 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in its first edition.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'The Invisible Cage'? A: The book is published in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'The Invisible Cage' published? A: The book was published on October 29, 2008.
- Q: Is the book suitable for students studying migration? A: Yes, the book is particularly valuable for students interested in labor migration and Syrian-Lebanese relations.
- Q: What unique perspective does Chalcraft provide in this book? A: Chalcraft challenges the notion of benign economic migration, revealing how both coercion and consent shape the experiences of migrant workers.
- Q: What is the significance of the title 'The Invisible Cage'? A: The title symbolizes the constraints and challenges faced by migrant workers, highlighting how labor markets can entrap individuals within restrictive systems.