Research Handbook of Global Families

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Research Handbook of Global Families

Implications for Theory and Practice

9781788112864 Edward Elgar Publishing
Edited by Yvonne Kallane, School of Arts and Sciences, University of Notre Dame (WA), Australia, Joanne Mutter, Department of Management and International Business, University of Auckland Business School and Heidi Collins, Doctoral Experience Manager, School of Graduate Studies, University of Auckland, New Zealand
Publication Date: October 2023 ISBN: 978 1 78811 286 4 Extent: c 512 pp
With research into the lives of global families becoming an increasing focus worldwide, this Research Handbook is a timely compendium of contemporary scholarship. It aptly describes the work-family interface, delving into the unique dimensions of global family life.

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With research into the lives of global families becoming an increasing focus worldwide, this Research Handbook is a timely compendium of contemporary scholarship. It aptly describes the work-family interface, delving into the unique dimensions of global family life.

This carefully designed Research Handbook offers a resource of nuanced discussions on some familiar topics as well as often-overlooked topics including global rainbow families, expatriate children and FIFO family life. While providing an essential theoretical understanding, each chapter also offers clear agendas for future research with theoretical insight. With a focus on insider perspectives, it successfully frames today’s family challenges in a clear and concise way.

The Research Handbook of Global Families will be useful for students and academics of such disciplines as global politics, human resource management, migration theory and sociology. It will also be an important reference point for researchers seeking up-to-date information about the nature of global family life.
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‘Enacting family life across two or more countries? If this question gives you pause, put this must-read Handbook on your list. Edited by Yvonne Kallane, Joanne Mutter and Heidi Collins, the Research Handbook is a rich and timely resource for anyone interested in researching the experiences of families where one or more members relocated abroad for work.’
– Maike Andresen, coordinator of the Horizon 2020 project GLOMO on global mobility of employees, University of Bamberg, Germany

‘Integrating global mobility and the work-family interface, this Research Handbook brings to life the diversity, complexities, and realities of global families. It is a compelling, thought-provoking, and interdisciplinary collection of chapters by leading scholars, and it is a valuable resource for anyone doing research on this important topic.’
– Margaret Shaffer, University of Oklahoma, US
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