Asian Leicester (Paperback)

Since the arrival of Ugandan Asians in 1972, Leicester has become the location of one of the most thriving Asian communities in Britain. A history of Asians in Leicester and the city's transformation from a prosperous East Midlands market town to the leading multicultural city in Europe. This title chronicles the lives of Asian settlers - their work, leisure and housing as well as environmental impact, festivals, religious institutions and the arts. The experience of ordinary members of the Asian community, such as barbers, industrial workers, teahcers, women's groups and shopkeepers as well as businessmen, broadcasters and doctors are recorded. This visual record will be of interest to anyone interested in race, politics and local history.

General

Imprint:	The History Press Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2002
First published:	2002
Authors:	G. Singh
Dimensions:	244 x 172 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	128
ISBN-13:	978-0-7509-2226-5
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > British & Irish history > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > General Books > History > British & Irish history > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > General
LSN:	0-7509-2226-5
Barcode:	9780750922265

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