The Geography of Nostalgia

Global and Local Perspectives on Modernity and Loss

Autori

• Alastair Bonnett

Parametri

• 178 pagine
• 7 ore di lettura

• Etnografia
• Geografia & Topografia
• Mappe e viaggi
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Scienze sociali

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Focusing on the theme of loss, the book explores how individuals and communities experience it in the context of migration and cultural change. From Beijing to Birmingham, it examines the emotional and societal impacts of losing traditions, languages, and landscapes. By presenting loss as both a global and local phenomenon, it highlights the connections among diverse populations navigating their changing environments. This study offers a unique perspective on nostalgia and its significance in contemporary discussions about identity and belonging.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2015

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