This collection pushes the reader to think of migration experiences as a complex crossing of space and time. It offers analysed-in-depth and thought-provoking insights on migration narratives, applying the most relevant current theories of space and time.
- Mikhail Epstein, Emory University, USA,
Putting together studies of narratives told by migrants who hail from many different locations in Africa and the Arab world, the editors of this fascinating volume productively unsettle traditional understandings of the role of time and space in narrative, while opening our eyes on both the richness and the trauma that accompany migration experiences.
- Anna De Fina, Georgetown University, USA,
Designed for scholars, educators, and researchers in migration studies, this book’s innovative approach makes it a vital resource and an essential teaching tool, facilitating a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics of migration. With transformative identity work at its core, it also serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking insights into the nature of the migrant experience.
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Biographical note
Ruth Breeze is Full Professor at the University of Navarra, Spain, where she is PI of the Public Discourse Research Group.
Sarali Gintsburg is researcher and member of the Public Discourse Research Group at the University of Navarra, Spain.
Mike Baynham is Emeritus Professor of TESOL in the School of Education at the University of Leeds, UK.