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Work, Family and Commuting in Europe

The Lives of Euro-commuters

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  • © 2015

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  1. David Ralph

    1. Trinity College Dublin, Ireland

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
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  2. Introduction

    • David Ralph
    Pages 1-18

  3. Framing Commuter Couples

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    Pages 19-33

  4. Euro-commuting Motives, Decision-Making, and Gender

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    Pages 34-58

  5. Weekdays

    • David Ralph
    Pages 59-80

  6. Weekends

    • David Ralph
    Pages 81-97

  7. Conclusion and Future Directions

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    Pages 98-117

  8. Epilogue

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    Pages 118-120

  9. Back Matter

    Pages 121-136
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About this book

Euro-commuters' have emerged as a new group of migrants since the onset of the economic crisis in the EU. These people work in one country but live in another. This book analyses the characteristics of these migrants, their motivations and how commuting influences their personal, family and social lives.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Trinity College Dublin, Ireland

    David Ralph

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David Ralph is Assistant Professor of Sociology at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland.

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