Abrego, Leisy J., 1975-

Sacrificing families : navigating laws, labor, and love across borders / Leisy J. Abrego. - c2014 - xvi, 250 pages ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-242) and index.

Salvadoran transnational families -- Why parents migrate -- Journeys and initial settlement -- The structure of trauma through separation -- Gendered opportunities, expectations, and well-being -- How children fare -- The consequences of long-term separation -- ¿Valió la pena? : is family separation worth it?

9780804788311 (cloth : alk. paper) 9780804790512 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2013036755


Salvadorans--Family relationships--United States.
Immigrants--Family relationships--United States.
Immigrants--Family relationships--El Salvador.
Immigrant families--El Salvador.
Children of immigrants--El Salvador.


El Salvador--Emigration and immigration--Social aspects.
United States--Emigration and immigration--Social aspects.

E184.S15 / A27 2014