Foreigners in their own country identity and rejection in France

"Based on dozens of intensive interviews with people living in France who trace their origins to non-European countries, Foreigners in Their Own Country reports on the experience of being seen as different from those who are considered unquestionably "French" because of one's phy...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Martin, Lawrence M.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York City Berghahn Books 2023, 2023
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Collection: JSTOR Open Access Books - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:"Based on dozens of intensive interviews with people living in France who trace their origins to non-European countries, Foreigners in Their Own Country reports on the experience of being seen as different from those who are considered unquestionably "French" because of one's physical appearance. Paying close attention to how people speak about themselves and their acceptance and rejection by others, this book provides an intimate account of the challenges faced by the millions of people in France-and throughout Western Europe-who fully participate in the life of their country but are often not seen as belonging there"--
Physical Description:1 online resource
ISBN:9781805390886
1805390805