Lexington Books
Pages: 186
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Trim: 6 x 9
978-1-4985-8002-1 • Hardback • March 2019 • $105.00 • (£81.00)
978-1-4985-8003-8 • eBook • March 2019 • $99.50 • (£77.00)
Sheena Kalayil is teaching fellow at the University of Manchester.
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: The British South Asian Context
Chapter 3: Experiencing A Heritage Language
Chapter 4: Being A British South Asian
Chapter 5: Moving On
Chapter 6: Conclusion: Tales From The Diaspora
Appendix I
In an age of global mobility, heritage languages and migrant identities are now a key element in understanding contemporary cultural life. Kalayil’s rich and sensitive exploration of second generation British Asian narratives offers a unique insight into the increasingly widespread phenomenon of intercultural identity. Through her participants’ voices and stories, Kalayil showcases the heterogeneous nature of cultural and linguistic capital, and the correspondingly diverse ways in which individuals create a sense of self, a sense of culture, and a place in a changing world. The volume challenges students, scholars, and the general public to look beyond simple cultural generalisations and recognise the unique ways in which culture resides in the individual.
— Devyani Sharma, Queen Mary University of London, UK