Moving Lives - Narratives of Nation and Migration Among Europeans in Post-War Britain

List of contents

Contents: Introduction; Narrating migration; Remembering the Nation; The myth of no return; The binding ties of community; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.

About the author

Kathy Burrell is a Senior Lecturer in Social and Cultural Geography at the University of Liverpool, UK.

Summary

Seeks to refocus debates about migration by following the experiences, memories and perceptions of three migrant groups in Britain: the Polish, Italian and Greek-Cypriot populations. This work illustrates that the act of migration creates enduring legacies which continue to influence the lives of migrants long after they have moved.

Additional text

'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

Product details

• Authors: Kathy Burrell, Burrell Kathy
• Publisher: ASHGATE PUB CO
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 28.03.2006
• EAN: 9780754645740
• ISBN: 978-0-7546-4574-0
• No. of pages: 212
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 13 mm
• Series: Research in Migration and Ethnic Relations Series; Research in Migration and Ethnic Relations Series
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Cultural history; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Emigration & Immigration, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, Migration, immigration & emigration, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Later 20th century c 1950 to c 1999, Social and cultural history, Migration, immigration and emigration, c 1945 to c 2000 (Post-war period), Relating to migrant groups / diaspora communities or peoples