Work, Family and Commuting in Europe: The Lives of Euro-commuters

by D. Ralph

Overview

Euro-commuters' have emerged as a new group of migrants since the onset of the economic crisis in the EU. These people work in one country but live in another. This book analyses the characteristics of these migrants, their motivations and how commuting influences their personal, family and social lives.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781137449450
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	12/17/2014
Edition description:	2015
Pages:	136
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.02(d)

About the Author

David Ralph is Assistant Professor of Sociology at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. Framing Commuter Couples 3. Euro-commuting Motives, Decision-making, and Gender 4. Weekdays 5. Weekends 6. Conclusion and Future Directions