Circumstantial Migration: How Gambian journeys to China enrich Migration Theory

Publication date:

April 7, 2020

Author:

Jørgen Carling and Heidi Østbø Haugen

Overview:

This paper introduces the concept of circumstantial migration through a case study of a cohort of Gambians who travelled to Guangzhou in South China, unexpectedly found that their prospects in China were limited, and struggled to leave the country.

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City | Culture | Social Context

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