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Repatriation in a Franco-German context : an analysis based on Bourdieu’s theory of practice
[Le retour d’expatriation dans un contexte franco-allemand : une analyse fondée sur la théorie de la pratique de Bourdieu]

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  • Matthias Walther

    (Laboratoire de Recherche Magellan - UJML - Université Jean Moulin - Lyon 3 - Université de Lyon - Institut d'Administration des Entreprises (IAE) - Lyon)

  • Ulrike Mayrhofer

    (Laboratoire de Recherche Magellan - UJML - Université Jean Moulin - Lyon 3 - Université de Lyon - Institut d'Administration des Entreprises (IAE) - Lyon)

  • Maike Andresen

Abstract

Based on Bourdieu's theory of practice, this research compares the value of international work experiences for repatriation in two national contexts, France and Germany. The results of the empirical study, which is based on 40 semi-structured interviews, show that the value of the repatriates' career capital portfolio depends on the rules of the game of the respective career field. Differences between the French and German career fields can be explained by cultural and institutional factors.

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  • Matthias Walther & Ulrike Mayrhofer & Maike Andresen, 2017. "Repatriation in a Franco-German context : an analysis based on Bourdieu’s theory of practice [Le retour d’expatriation dans un contexte franco-allemand : une analyse fondée sur la théorie de la pra," Post-Print hal-01827185, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-01827185
    DOI: 10.3917/grh.174.0088
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