Chinese and Turkish Immigrants in Lithuania: Origins, Continuity of Immigration and the Formation of
Author:
Karolis Žibas
Institute:
Vilnius University
Year of assertion:
2012
The dissertation seeks to comprehensively reveal the particular features of the beginning of Chinese and Turkish immigration (in the country of origin) and ending with the formation of migration networks (in the country of destination), which covers Chinese and Turkish social relations, their participation in the labour market, access to housing, education and social welfare. Finally, attitudes of the Chinese and Turkish immigrants towards long-term residency in Lithuania and acquisition of Lithuanian citizenship are analysed. The dissertation presents the newest statistical data about immigration dynamics and the dominant immigration structure in Lithuania. More