Assembling writings from some of the most important theorists in history, politics, economics, sociology, anthropology, and cultural studies, The Transnationalism Reader explores the ways that transnational practices and processes in different domains, and at different levels of social interaction, relate to, and inform each other. It also compares the spatial organization of social life during different historical periods.

While many Americans expect that immigrants will trade in one membership card for another, this book argues that many keep one foot in their countries of origin by participating in religious institutions - made possible by technology and the ease of travel - that are a powerful but little-known force in today's world.

Comment des migrants ordinaires participent à la vie de leur pays d'origine et de leur pays d'accueil et créent des communautés qui débordent les frontières