Refugees and the meaning of home : Cypriot narratives of loss, longing and daily life in London /

This book explores the meaning of home for Cypriot refugees living in London since their island was torn apart by war. Taking an innovative approach, it looks at how spaces, time, social networks and sensory experiences come together as home is constructed. It places refugee narratives at its centre...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Taylor, Helen, 1967- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire ; New York, NY : Palgrave Macmillan, 2015.
Colección:Migration, diasporas and citizenship.
Temas:
Cypriots > England > London.
Turks > England > London.
Political refugees > England > London.
Chypriotes > Angleterre > Londres.
Turcs > Angleterre > Londres.
Ethnic studies.
Migration, immigration & emigration.
Social issues & processes.
Sociology.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Discrimination & Race Relations.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Minority Studies.
Cypriots
Political refugees
Turks
England > London
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:This book explores the meaning of home for Cypriot refugees living in London since their island was torn apart by war. Taking an innovative approach, it looks at how spaces, time, social networks and sensory experiences come together as home is constructed. It places refugee narratives at its centre to reveal the agency of those forced to migrate.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xiv, 188 pages .)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781137553331
1137553332

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