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A Passage to England Barbadian Londoners Speak of Home John Western |
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$72.00 cloth |
"A very readable, carefully thought-through work. I couldn't put it down! It is of interest beyond the specialties of geography and social science because it provides the material and addresses the issues of a topic of increasing importance to society, namely multiculturalism—what it implies for the world today and for the world's future." —Yi-Fu Tuan "Informational content is not the only reason to recommend this work to just about any intellectually alert book lover. Western writes with grace and lucidity with seldom a dull patch in a volume devoid of verbal infelicities or any typographic errors. Amidst a welcome, questing, growing new literature on the meaning of place and place-making, A Passage to England is a contribution one dare not overlook." —National Geographic Research and Exploration "A vivid account of the experiences, aspirations and achievements of migrant and British-born groups of Barbadians, who speak at length on topics ranging from the migrant and settlement experience to views of 'home'. Western uses these accounts to highlight not only the obstacles faced by this group in securing work and housing but also the ingenuity and strength of the migrant families in circumventing constraints and making the most of life in Britain." —Transactions "Western's book, should be compulsory reading for scholars not only of the Caribbean, but of immigration studies in general." —New West Indian Guide 336 pages | 10 illustrations | 1992 |
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$26.00 paper