Fluctuating Transnationalism Social Formation and Reproduction among

This book concerns various modes of being transnational among a diasporic population—Armenians in Germany—by drawing parallels between the first and second generation migrants. It puts forth the questions as to whether or not, and which kind of transactio

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Fluctuating Transnationalism Social Formation and Reproduction among Armenians in Germany

Fluctuating Transnationalism

Astghik Chaloyan

Fluctuating Transnationalism Social Formation and Reproduction among Armenians in Germany

Astghik Chaloyan Göttingen, Germany Printed with the support of the German Academic Exchange Service and the Open Society Foundations

ISBN 978-3-658-18825-2 ISBN 978-3-658-18826-9  (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-658-18826-9 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017945267 Springer VS © Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH 2017 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer VS imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH The registered company address is: Abraham-Lincoln-Str. 46, 65189 Wiesbaden, Germany

Acknowledgements

I am deeply grateful to the many people who have supported, encouraged, and inspired me during the process and preparation of this book. I would like to express my thankfulness to all those who assisted me during my fieldwork, and who took part in this research. Without their help and readiness to share their stories with me, it would have never been possible to prepare this work. Furthermore, special thanks are directed to DAAD—Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (German Academic Exchange Service)—which granted the scholarship for my doctoral studies, and thus made this project possible. I am infinitely grateful to my academic advisor Professor Steven Vertovec for his support, inspiration, and encouragement, as well as for his insightful suggestions and comments regarding the various drafts of this work. His guidance, assistance, and kind advice have always been of great value to me, inspiring me throughout the whole process of this research. I express my very deep gratitude to my second academic advisor Professor Matthi