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Moving Lives - Narratives of Nation and Migration among Europeans in Post-War Britain (Paperback)
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Moving Lives - Narratives of Nation and Migration among Europeans in Post-War Britain (Paperback)
Series: Research in Migration and Ethnic Relations Series
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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 some of the key themes of migration narratives, Kathy
Burrell illustrates that the act of migration creates enduring
legacies which continue to influence the everyday lives of migrants
long after they have moved. The book is structured around four key
themes. The first is the migration process itself. Burrell
highlights the important contrast between voluntary and involuntary
migration, examining the different memories and legacies of
migration. The second theme is the national, (as opposed to ethnic)
identities of the groups studied. The author demonstrates how
national consciousness survives the upheaval of migration and is
perpetuated through the recognition of national histories, myths
and traditional rituals. The third theme is a memory of the
homeland. The author traces her respondents' memories and
experiences of their national territory, focusing particularly on
the transnational connections that are established with the
homeland after migration. Finally Burrell considers community,
analyzing her respondents' experiences of community life and the
shared social and cultural norms and values that underpin it.
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