International Seafarers and Transnationalism in the Twenty-First Century

Explore the intricate world of maritime labor with International Seafarers and Transnationalism in the Twenty-First Century by Helen Sampson. Published by Manchester University Press in 2013, this compelling hardback spans 192 pages and delves into the lives of migrant workers in the shipping industry. Winner of the 2014 BBC Radio 4's Thinking Allowed inaugural award for ethnography, this book offers an in-depth ethnographic account that examines the challenges and experiences of seafarers navigating transnationalism in today's globalized world. Sampson's insightful analysis sheds light on the complex realities faced by merchant mariners and their families, making it a must-read for anyone interested in international relations and labor studies. Discover the stories behind the statistics and understand the human side of maritime work in this essential contribution to contemporary sociology.