We Get Nothing from Fishing: Fishing for Boat Opportunities Amongst Senegalese F

Description: We Get Nothing from Fishing by Henrietta Mambo Nyamnjoh The world is regularly confronted on television and in other mass media with dramatic images of African boat migrants. Seemingly desperate, these Africans, most of them males, are willing to risk a perilous journey at sea, hoping for a better life in Europe. And, even worse, hundreds more are believed to die each year, swallowed up anonymously by the choppy waters off AfricaÃs coast. This book focuses on fishermen who have played a pivotal role in boat migration from Senegal to SpainÃs Canary Islands, advancing various reasons for the fishermenÃs prominent role. Besides their long history of migration, their proven experience with navigating, their familyÃs push and investment, their perceptions and ideologies about Europe, there is also their growing marginalization as a result of the deepening crisis in the Senegalese fishing sector and the inadequate policies of the Senegalese government that prevents them from having any bright prospects of improving their standards of living. The book provides deep insights into the meaning of boat migration, and on the effects of success or failure on the migrants and their families. It goes beyond the usual economic explanations to convincingly situate boat migration within the long-standing West African culture of migration, and highlight the significance of socio-cultural and political factors. Among the fascinating findings are the perception of migration as status enhancing and a rite de passage in the Senegalese fishing communities, and the profound roles of the extended family, social networks and, above all, religion, especially the widespread influence of the marabout. The importance of information and communication technologies in sustaining transnational networks is equally highligh FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The world is regularly confronted on television and in other mass media with dramatic images of African boat migrants. Seemingly desperate, these Africans, most of them males, are willing to risk a perilous journey at sea, hoping for a better life in Europe. And, even worse, hundreds more are believed to die each year, swallowed up anonymously by the choppy waters off Africaís coast. This book focuses on fishermen who have played a pivotal role in boat migration from Senegal to Spainís Canary Islands, advancing various reasons for the fishermenís prominent role. Besides their long history of migration, their proven experience with navigating, their familyís push and investment, their perceptions and ideologies about Europe, there is also their growing marginalization as a result of the deepening crisis in the Senegalese fishing sector and the inadequate policies of the Senegalese government that prevents them from having any bright prospects of improving their standards of living. The book provides deep insights into the meaning of boat migration, and on the effects of success or failure on the migrants and their families. It goes beyond the usual economic explanations to convincingly situate boat migration within the long-standing West African culture of migration, and highlight the significance of socio-cultural and political factors. Among the fascinating findings are the perception of migration as status enhancing and a rite de passage in the Senegalese fishing communities, and the profound roles of the extended family, social networks and, above all, religion, especially the widespread influence of the marabout. The importance of information and communication technologies in sustaining transnational networks is equally highlighted. Details ISBN9956616311 Author Henrietta Mambo Nyamnjoh Language English ISBN-10 9956616311 ISBN-13 9789956616312 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2010 Publication Date 2010-05-15 Imprint Langaa RPCIG Subtitle Fishing for Boat Opportunities Amongst Senegalese Fisher Migrants Place of Publication Bamenda Country of Publication Cameroon Illustrations black & white illustrations Short Title WE GET NOTHING FROM FISHING FI Pages 232 UK Release Date 2010-05-15 Publisher Langaa RPCIG DEWEY 304.86490663 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:39092350;

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