Beschreibung:
Focusing on the experiences of Russian migrants to the United Kingdom, this book explores the connection between migrations, homes and identities. It evaluates several approaches to studying them, and is structured around a series of case studies on attitudes to homemaking, food and cooking, and clothing.
Focusing on the experiences of Russian migrants to the United Kingdom, this book explores the connection between migrations, homes and identities. It evaluates several approaches to studying them, and is structured around a series of case studies on attitudes to homemaking, food and cooking, and clothing.
Introduction
1. The Meaning of Diasporic Homes and Identities
2. 'New' Ways of Accessing Diasporic Homes and Communities in Social Research
3. Researching Russianness: A Discussion of Methods
4. Objects and Identities: Researching Migrants' Lives Through Home Possessions
5. Food and Cooking Practices
6. Conclusion. Interpreting Research Results: Diasporic Objects or Diasporic Homes?
Appendix 1: List of participants