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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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Taylor, Helen
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London Palgrave Macmillan UK 2015, 2015
Series:Migration, Diasporas and Citizenship
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary: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
Physical Description:XIV, 188 p online resource
ISBN:9781137553331