1st Edition
Moving Lives Narratives of Nation and Migration among Europeans in Post-War Britain
By Kathy Burrell
Copyright 2006
224 Pages
by
Routledge
224 Pages
by
Routledge
224 Pages
by
Routledge
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Immigrants in Britain are often viewed as just that - 'immigrants'. Their experiences as migrants are sidelined in favour of discussions about assimilation and integration - how 'they' adapt to 'us'. This book refocuses debates about migration by following the experiences, memories and perceptions of three migrant groups in Britain: the Polish, Italian and Greek-Cypriot populations. In tracing... Read more
Contents: Introduction; Narrating migration; Remembering the Nation; The myth of no return; The binding ties of community; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.
Biography
Kathy Burrell is a Senior Lecturer in Social and Cultural Geography at the University of Liverpool, UK.
'This is an outstanding piece of work by a talented young scholar. It both demonstrates a command of the existing literature and also makes significant methodological advances. It deals especially well with the significance of transnationalism and its relevance for three European communities in post-War Britain, which have received relatively little attention.' Professor Panikos Panayi, De Montfort University, UK 'This book provides a subtle and sophisticated analysis of how three European migrant groups in Britain have shaped their identities. Moving Lives is particularly significant in outlining the everyday processes and practices of the Poles, Greek Cypriots and Italians studied and how their national place of origin impacts on their life in Britain. Its comparative approach is revealing and the use of life histories fascinating and sensitively handled. The recent increase of European migration to Britain makes this lively book all the more relevant.' Professor Tony Kushner, University of Southampton, UK
