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The Italian Diaspora in South Africa

Nostalgia, Identity, and Belonging in the Second and Third Generations

By: Maria Chiara Marchetti-Mercer,Anita Virga

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The Italian Diaspora in South Africa

Nostalgia, Identity, and Belonging in the Second and Third Generations

By: Maria Chiara Marchetti-Mercer,Anita Virga

This book investigates the experiences of second- and third-generation Italians living in South Africa, exploring how nostalgia for Italy influences their sense of identity and belonging. The Italian community in South Africa is a unique diaspora, with a complex history, including roots in Italian colonial activities in Africa, and in World War II. This book looks at how the descendants of these early migrants take pride in being Italian and value the Italian language. They also ascribe much importance to their family roots, and have often created a romanticized image of Italy, mostly based on childhood vacation visits. The longing for an imaginary idealized version of Italy is closely linked to their wider search for a sense of identity and belonging against the backdrop of South African society, currently still grappling with its own multicultural identity. Interdisciplinary by design, this book draws on insights from both cultural studies and psychology in order to shine a light on an important and under-studied diasporic community. The book will be of interest to scholars from across migration studies and the Humanities in general. The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.

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Taylor & Francis

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1000936406

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The Sicilian Mafia

The Armed Wing of Politics

By: Anita Bestler

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The Sicilian Mafia

The Armed Wing of Politics

By: Anita Bestler

This book offers a completely new approach to the complex social phenomenon of the Mafia: In addition to the origins, organization and actions of the Mafia, the author Anita Bestler examines above all the close connection between organized crime and politics. In the process, readers [also] gain an interesting insight into the complicated political development of Italy from the founding of the state to the present, as well as an answer as to why Italians have a different political mindset.

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479

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Springer Nature

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3658393106

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FROM ADDICTION TO RECOVERY

A Therapist's Personal Journey

By: Dr. Anita Gadhia-Smith

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FROM ADDICTION TO RECOVERY

A Therapist's Personal Journey

By: Dr. Anita Gadhia-Smith

The story of becoming sober signifies a great deal more than simply not 'picking up' or 'using'. This is a story not only of recovery, but also of what it means to live in sobriety." Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy 1st District, Rhode Island "This book, written by a recovering addict who became a successful therapist, is a perfect road map for addicts, codependents, and therapists. Among the milestones are sobriety, emotional maturity, and personal responsibility." Joseph A. Pursch, M.D. Psychiatrist and Member of the President's Commission on Alcoholism and Drug Addiction "A provocative and enlightening book that will inspire and touch the reader deeply. Highly recommended!" Congressman Jim Ramstad 3rd District, Minnesota Co-chair, Addiction Treatment and Recovery Caucus "This is a highly readable book that will be inspirational to those struggling with alcohol or drug problems and enlightening for those unfamiliar with the recovery process." George Kolodner, M.D. Medical Director, Kolmac Clinic Clinical Professor, Georgetown University School of Medicine

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1462005292

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The Italian Diaspora in South Africa

Nostalgia, Identity, and Belonging in the Second and Third Generations

By: Maria Chiara Marchetti-Mercer,Anita Virga

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Nostalgia, Identity, and Belonging in the Second and Third Generations

By: Maria Chiara Marchetti-Mercer,Anita Virga

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