Possible Spaces of Somali Belonging by Vivian Gerrand - ISBN: 9780522869286
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Somali migrants seek belonging in the West: a story of representation.

Possible Spaces of Somali Belonging

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    277 pages

  • Release Date

    13 June 2016

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Summary

Possible Spaces of Somali Belonging

What happens when Somalis migrate to countries with which they have few cultural ties? What helps Somalis to feel at home in their new Western countries of residence?

Possible Spaces of Somali Belonging explores representations of Somali resettlement to understand the mechanics of contemporary belonging and the challenges faced by Western societies as they attempt to ‘integrate’ Somali migrants. How do particular representations c…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780522869286
ISBN-10:0522869289
Author:Vivian Gerrand
Publisher:Melbourne University Press
Imprint:Melbourne University Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:277
Release Date:13 June 2016
Weight:388g
Dimensions:208mm x 134mm x 17mm
Series:Islamic Studies Series
About The Author

Vivian Gerrand

Vivian Gerrand is an Honorary Fellow and Associate Member of the Research Unit in Public Cultures, School of Culture and Communication, at the University of Melbourne. With interests in citizenship, image-making and migration, her PhD explored representations of Somali belonging in Australia and Italy. In 2015 she was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the European University Institute.

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