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Discover the groundbreaking insights in **Peripheral Labour Mobilities**, a pivotal ethnography exploring cross-border elder care workers from the regions of Serbia and Bosnia. This essential read delves deep into the dynamics of labor mobility within the successor states of Yugoslavia, focusing specifically on the precarious realities faced by women working as elder care providers in Germany. In this well-researched volume published by The University of Chicago Press, Tanja Višic examines how these migrant workers navigate illegal border crossings and confront rigid labor laws. This exploration of gender-specific migration patterns highlights the unique socio-economic networks that shape the lives of elderly care workers and their families. With critical case studies delineating culturally specific perceptions of care work, this book not only sheds light on the informal care work sector but also articulates the complexity of family relationships and mobility demands inherent in this labor field. **Peripheral Labour Mobilities** is more than just an academic text; it’s a vital contribution to understanding the intersections of gender, migration, and labor, particularly in the context of elder care. It reveals how these women’s labor practices and mobility are intertwined with broader socio-economic structures. Perfect for researchers, policymakers, and advocates committed to gender studies and labor rights, this ethnography is a must-have for anyone interested in the contemporary challenges of cross-border labor mobility and elder care work.