Julie Vullnetari

This remarkable work is an academic and personal journey into Albania‚Äôs post-communist society, examining the links between internal and international migration in one of Europe‚Äôs poorest countries. Starting from a cluster of villages in south-east Albania, the author follows rural migrants to their native urban destinations within the country, such as Kor√ß√´ and Tirana, as well as abroad to Thessaloniki, Greece. Migrants‚Äô lives, experiences and feelings are captured through 150 in-depth interviews, a number of group discussions and ethnographic observations. This rich empirical material is analysed with reference to an extensive body of literature in Albania and worldwide. The author‚Äôs own experience as a migrant and reflections as a researcher studying her own origin communities add valuable insights. The theoretical notion of intra- and transnational social fields demonstrates how complex the links between internal and international migration are, especially from a development perspective, highlighting their effect on the lives of migrants, their families, communities of origin and country.

Albania on the Move

Julie Vullnetari

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