Culture and immigration in context : an ethnography of Romanian workers in London /

Based on ethnographic data, this revealing study presents a humane and realistic account of Romanian economic migrants and their life in the UK, providing a more balanced picture of the way new immigrant groups are depicted and popularly perceived.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Briggs, Daniel
Other Authors: Dobre, Dorina
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Basingstoke : Palgrave Pivot, 2014.
Subjects:
2000-2099
Immigrants > Great Britain > History > 21st century.
Romanians > England > London.
Roumains > Angleterre > Londres.
Social discrimination & inequality.
Migration, immigration & emigration.
Social groups.
Sociology: work & labour.
Emigration and immigration > Social aspects
Immigrants
Romanians
Social discrimination & equal treatment.
Society.
Great Britain > Emigration and immigration > Social aspects > 21st century.
England > London
Great Britain
History
Online Access:Texto completo
Description
Summary:Based on ethnographic data, this revealing study presents a humane and realistic account of Romanian economic migrants and their life in the UK, providing a more balanced picture of the way new immigrant groups are depicted and popularly perceived.
Item Description:Electronic book text.
Epublication based on: 9781137380609, 2014.
1. Being Romanian in London 2. A Short History of Migration to the UK: From Post War to New Labour 3. Politics and Immigration in Context: Some theoretical notes 4. 'The slaves of Europe': The Economic Realities of Life in London for Romanians 5. Cultural Confusion and the Confusion of Culture: 'Roma', Romanians and the Exposure to Consumer to Culture 6. From Communism to 'democracy': Political Disintegration, Globalization and the Mass Exodus from the Motherland 7. Discussion: Towards a socio-politico-subjective appreciation of immigration.
Physical Description:1 online resource (134 pages)
ISBN:9781137380616
1137380616

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