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
Table of Contents:
  • Cover; Half-Title ; Title; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; About the Authors; 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 Culture; 6 From Communism to 'Democracy': Political Disintegration, Globalisation and the Mass Exodus from the Motherland.
  • 7 Discussion: Towards a Socio-Politico-Subjective Appreciation of ImmigrationReferences; Index.

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