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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Sheena KalayilPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Imprint: Lexington Books Dimensions: Width: 16.10cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 23.00cm Weight: 0.472kg ISBN: 9781498580021ISBN 10: 1498580025 Pages: 186 Publication Date: 05 March 2019 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand ![]() We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: The British South Asian Context Chapter 3: Experiencing A Heritage Language Chapter 4: Being A British South Asian Chapter 5: Moving On Chapter 6: Conclusion: Tales From The Diaspora Appendix IReviewsIn an age of global mobility, heritage languages and migrant identities are now a key element in understanding contemporary cultural life. Kalayil's rich and sensitive exploration of second generation British Asian narratives offers a unique insight into the increasingly widespread phenomenon of intercultural identity. Through her participants' voices and stories, Kalayil showcases the heterogeneous nature of cultural and linguistic capital, and the correspondingly diverse ways in which individuals create a sense of self, a sense of culture, and a place in a changing world. The volume challenges students, scholars, and the general public to look beyond simple cultural generalisations and recognise the unique ways in which culture resides in the individual. -- Devyani Sharma, Queen Mary University of London In an age of global mobility, heritage languages and migrant identities are now a key element in understanding contemporary cultural life. Kalayil’s rich and sensitive exploration of second generation British Asian narratives offers a unique insight into the increasingly widespread phenomenon of intercultural identity. Through her participants’ voices and stories, Kalayil showcases the heterogeneous nature of cultural and linguistic capital, and the correspondingly diverse ways in which individuals create a sense of self, a sense of culture, and a place in a changing world. The volume challenges students, scholars, and the general public to look beyond simple cultural generalisations and recognise the unique ways in which culture resides in the individual. -- Devyani Sharma, Queen Mary University of London Author InformationSheena Kalayil is teaching fellow at the University of Manchester. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |