Digital Nomads Living on the Margins Remote-Working Laptop Entrepreneurs in the Gig Economy.

Half Title Page
Series Editors Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication Page
Contents
About the Author
Introduction: The Digital Nomad
	Digital Nomads in Pandemic Times
	Defining the Digital Nomad
	Methodology
	Participant Demographics
	Book Overview
		Chapter 1. Digital Nomads, Liquid Modernity, and the COVID-19 Pandemic
		Chapter 2. Western Millennials: Demographics and Socioeconomic Status
		Chapter 3. Digital Nomads: Outcasts of the Global Bazaar Economy
		Chapter 4. Bright Sided: Positive Psychology and Its Adaptation to Digital Nomadism
		Chapter 5. Laptops, Sunscreen, Surfboards, and Selfies: Travel, Tourism, and Leisure Practices of the Digital Nomads
		Chapter 6. Seeking Same: Digital Nomads Seek Community
		Chapter 7. Marginalized Identities, Social Justice, and Volun-tourism
		Chapter 8. Digital Nomads as Canaries in the Coalmine: Disruption and the Future of Work and Leisure
Chapter 1: Digital Nomads, Liquid Modernity, and the COVID-19 Pandemic
	Introduction
	Liquid Society
	Liquid Employment
	The Gig Economy
	Neoliberal Leisure and Neocolonial Tourism
	Liquid Modernity and the COVID-19 Pandemic
	Conclusion
Chapter 2: Western Millennials: Demographics and Socioeconomic Status
	Introduction
	The Demographics and Social Context of the Western, Millennial Generation Participants
	Racial Identity
	Parents’ Wealth and Socioeconomic Background
	Social Class and Privilege
	Debts, Assets, and Income
	Gender and Sexuality
	Educational Attainment
	Political Engagement
	Workforce Participation
	Increased Urbanization
	Conclusion
Chapter 3: Digital Nomads: Outcasts of the Global Bazaar Economy
	Introduction
	Employment History
	Inspiration for Becoming a Digital Nomad
	Finding Remote Work
	Digital Surveillance
	Employment Benefits
	Work-Life Balance
	Conclusion
Chapter 4: Bright Sided: Positive Psychology and Its Adaptation to Digital Nomadism
	Introduction
	Founding Positive Psychology
	Critiques of Positive Psychology
	Application to Digital Nomadism
	Conclusion
Chapter 5: Laptops, Sunscreen, Surfboards, and Selfies: Travel, Tourism, and Leisure Practices of the Digital Nomads
	Introduction: The Leisure of Travel
	Tourism as Serious Leisure Consumption
	Early Travel Experiences With Family
	Chiang Mai, Thailand – Ground Zero for Digital Nomads
	Interactions With Local Residents
	Relations With Local Residents
	Language Barriers
	Conclusion
Chapter 6: Seeking Same: Digital Nomads Seek Community
	Introduction
	Leaving Home: Neoliberal Financialization of Real Estate
	Community Envisioned
	Women, Travel Destinations, and Networks
	Co-living Spaces and Coworking Spaces
	Nomad Organizations: From Online to in Person Meetups
	Conclusion
Chapter 7: Marginalized Identities, Social Justice, and Volun-tourism
	Introduction
	Gender, Sexuality, and Travel
		LGBT
	Race, Racism, and Travel
	Accessible Travel and Disability
	Volun-tourism as Alternative Travel
	Conclusion
Chapter 8: Digital Nomads as Canaries in the Coalmine: Disruption and the Future of Work and Leisure
	Introduction
	The COVID-19 Pandemic and Disruption to Traditional Work
	Creating a Home Base
	Slow Travel
	Downshifting
	Environmental Impacts
	Mass Tourism, Gentrification, and Social Unrest
	The Lost Art of Staying Put
	On the Road Again
	Conclusion
Conclusion
References
Index