"This book is important to migration studies for a number of
reasons. First, I really like the presentation of the complexity of
motives for migrants and households.... Second, the emphasis on the
anthropological approach, focusing on a holistic view-- community,
individual, migrant destination-- is really important." -- Martha
W. Rees, Associate Professor of Anthropology, University of
Cincinnati
Migration is a way of life for many individuals and even
families in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. Some who leave their rural
communities go only as far as the state capital, while others
migrate to other parts of Mexico and to the United States. Most
send money back to their communities, and many return to their
homes after a few years. Migration offers Oaxacans economic
opportunities that are not always available locally-- but it also
creates burdens for those who stay behind.
This book explores the complex constellation of factors that
cause rural Oaxacans to migrate, the historical and contemporary
patterns of their migration, the effects of migration on families
and communities, and the economic, cultural, and social reasons why
many Oaxacans choose not to migrate. Jeffrey Cohen draws on
fieldwork and survey data from twelve communities in the central
valleys of Oaxaca to give an encompassing view of the factors that
drive migration and determine its outcomes. He demonstrates
conclusively that, while migration is an effective way to make a
living, no single model can explain the patterns of migration in
southern Mexico.
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