The social question is back, but its form has shifted dramatically since the nineteenth century. In The Transnationalized Social Question: Migration and the Politics of Social Inequalities in the Twenty-First Century, Thomas Faist explores how the contemporary social challenge is intricately linked to movements of people between the global South and North. This book delves into the complexities of migration, examining not only the personal ties that span national borders but also the broader implications for labor, rights, and state policies.

Through a wide-ranging analysis, Faist examines how cross-border recruitment schemes, financial remittances, and transnational social spaces shape the experiences of migrants. He also discusses the diffusion of norms such as the social right to decent work, highlighting their significance in migration discourse. The book further explores how issues of inclusion and exclusion become central to national policies, transforming traditional boundaries between emigration, transit, and immigration states.

Faist’s research encompasses both the structural aspects of social inequalities and their political manifestations. By addressing these multifaceted dimensions, he sets forth a comprehensive agenda for future scholarly inquiry into this evolving issue. The book also underscores the critical role that social scientists can play in engaging with the transnationalized social question.

Published by OUP Oxford on November 30, 2018, The Transnationalized Social Question is a vital contribution to our understanding of contemporary migration and its impact on global social structures. It offers valuable insights for policymakers, researchers, and anyone interested in the complexities of modern-day human mobility.

ISBN-13: 978-0192570925