Migration has become a central theme in dialogue on Caribbean social, political, and economic life. The dominance of movement from the Caribbean to the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom has produced a wealth of literature on Caribbean migration to these societies and the development of communities within them.  As patterns shift and new trends emerge, the need arises for scholarship that reflects the nuanced experiences of Caribbean migrants.  A comparative approach to Caribbean migration research, which emphasizes the different experiences of migration – based on country or region of origin, socioeconomic background, education, and destination society, among other factors is necessary.
We are seeking original scholarly articles from a broad range of disciplines for this edited volume on comparative migration. The purpose of this book is to present innovative research that illustrates the relevance of context through the use of comparative research.  Diverse theoretical and methodological frameworks are welcome. We seek papers that include, but are not limited to the following topics:
– Transnational migration
– Return migration
– Deportation
– Employability
– Immigration status and issues of legality
– Professional versus low-skilled migrants
– The role of gender in the migration experience
– Relationships among Caribbean people in the Diaspora

Please send a one-page abstract and a brief CV no later than August 1, 2006
to stacwil@gmail.com, with ìComparative Caribbean Migrationî in the subject
line.

Terry-Ann Jones and Stacey-Ann Wilson, Co-Editors

Terry-Ann Jones, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Dept of Sociology and Anthropology Fairfield University of Maryland 1073 North Benson Road Fairfield, CT 06824-5195 Tel: (203) 254-4000 ext 2786 Fax: (203) 254-4131

Stacey-Ann Wilson, Ph.D.,Visiting Assistant Professor Dept of Political Science St. Maryís College 18952 East Fisher Road St. Maryís City, MD 20686-3001 Tel: (240) 895 -4392 Fax: (240) 895 -4450