Narratives of Gypsy Identity and the Crossing of Boundaries

Gypsies have lived in the UK since the fifteenth century following a long diasporic movement originating in the north of India. Despite their long-standing presence they remain a marginalised group, often regarded in negative or stereotyped ways by their neighbours. This research considers the relat...

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1. VerfasserIn: Myers, Martin (VerfasserIn)
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Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 2014
In:Jahr: 2014
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