This book examines the migration, integration and transnational activity of overseas Americans - American migrants - in France, Germany and the UK. It examines the reasons for their migration, introduces the concept of 'accidental migrant' and explores the question of overseas Americans' integration and identity formation.

Autorentext

Amanda Klekowski von Koppenfels is the Director of the MA in International Migration, University of Kent at Brussels, Belgium.

Inhalt

1. Introduction 2. Profiles 3. The Accidental Migrant 4. Socio-Economic Transnationalism and Integration 5. Identity 6. Political Transnationalism and Political Engagement 7. Activism in their Own Interest 8. Conclusion