| Description |
1 online resource |
| Series |
Studies in migration and diaspora |
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Studies in migration and diaspora.
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| Contents |
Part, 1 Language and Identity -- chapter 1 Introduction / Christina Julios -- chapter 2 English Language Colonisation, DeColonisation and Globalisation / Christina Julios -- chapter 3 Ethnic Linguistic Minorities / Christina Julios -- part, 2 Migrants and the Public Discourse -- chapter 4 1900s-1950s: A Discourse of Laissez faire -- Preserving the Status Quo / Christina Julios -- chapter 5 1960s-1980s: A Discourse of Multiculturalism -- Living with Difference / Christina Julios -- chapter 6 1990s-2000s: A Discourse of Integration -- Sharing Common Values / Christina Julios -- part, 3 Conclusion -- chapter 7 Contemporary British Identity -- Over a Hundred Years in the Making / Christina Julios |
| Summary |
"Against the background of an increasingly diverse British society, this book traces the evolution of British identity in the twentieth century. Debates exploring the nature of Britishness and multiculturalism are here deconstructed through a linguistic lens, which considers the role played by the English language in shaping Britain's national identity. Within this context, two significant historical events are considered: the expansionism of nineteenth century British Empire, and the subsequent rise of the United States to the position of world superpower. In charting the development of British nationhood over time, the book identifies three contrasting public narratives, each reflecting society's perceptions of the identity question at particular points in time: a discourse of laissez-faire at the turn of the century; a discourse of multiculturalism in the ensuing decades; and a discourse of integration during the closing years. The book raises fundamental questions about who we are as a nation and how we got here. It also provides clues as to the direction the prevailing public discourse on British identity is likely to take in the twenty-first century."--Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on February 23, 2022) |
| Subject |
National characteristics, British -- History -- 20th century
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Group identity -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th century
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Multiculturalism -- Great Britain
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Ethnology -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th century
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British -- Ethnic identity
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British -- Ethnic identity
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Civilization
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Ethnology
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Group identity
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Multiculturalism
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National characteristics, British
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| SUBJECT |
Great Britain -- Civilization -- 20th century.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85056626
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| Subject |
Great Britain
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781351161206 |
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1351161202 |
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9781351161183 |
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1351161180 |
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9780754685449 |
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0754685446 |
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9781351161190 |
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1351161199 |
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9781281241238 |
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1281241237 |
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9786611241230 |
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661124123X |
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