ISBN:
1403939640
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (xii, 235 p)
,
23 cm
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2009 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Series Statement:
Language and globalization
Parallel Title:
Print version Multilingual Identities in a Global City : London Stories
DDC:
305.8/009421
Keywords:
Immigrants
;
Multilingual persons
;
Globalization Social aspects
;
Multiculturalism
;
Visitors, Foreign
;
London (England) Ethnic relations
;
London (England) Emigration and immigration
Abstract:
Discusses globalization, migration, multiculturalism, multilingualism and global cities. This book explores the ambivalent and multi-layered identities of individuals who have crossed geographical and psychological borders during the course of their lifetimes and settled in London, the quintessential global city
Description / Table of Contents:
Cover; Contents; List of Tables and Figure; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 Globalization and Migration; 2 Multiculturalism and Identities; 3 The Global City and the History of Migration and Multilingualism in Britain and London; 4 Researching London Stories; 5 Japanese Graduate Students in London; 6 French Foreign-Language Teachers in London; 7 Spanish-Speaking Latinos in London; 8 British Asian Undergraduate Students in London; 9 Taking Stock: Where to London?; Notes; Bibliography; Index
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 218-229) and index
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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