The Mobility of Workers Under Advanced Capitalism: Dominican Migration to the United States

The Strength of Hernández’ book lies in her showing, on the one hand, the structural character of migration and, on the other, the fact that migration is not necessarily functional to the needs of the global economy.–Jose Itzigsohn “Centro Journal “

Hernandez analyzes the data that document the reality that inspiredNueba Yol, arguing that many Dominicans know the harsh facts but come [to New York] anyway. Her book convincingly describes a troubling new scenario and gives a much-needed reality check.–Michele Wucker “Journal of American Ethnic History “

Hernandez provides a succinct and interesting overview of how the geopolitics of the Dominican Republic encouraged emigration.–Gareth A. Jones “Latin American Research Review “

Hernandez succeeds in bringing to the reader’s attention some of the very troubling dimensions of Dominican settlement and incorporation in New York City. This work provides a strong foundation for future research on Dominican immigration.–Greta Gilbertson “American Journal of Sociology “

Hernandez’s book is very well documented and returns to a range of structural factors that affect international migration but are commonly ignored in recent studies…This book is an important contribution to the literature on migration.–Estela Rivero-Fuentes “Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies “

With the utmost civility, this volume takes to task truisms concerning immigration theory and Dominicans’ purported middle-class status, entrepreneurial bent, and prosperity.–Glenn Jacobs “Latino Studies “