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American Roma : a modern investigation of lived experiences and media portrayals

Title
American Roma : a modern investigation of lived experiences and media portrayals / Melanie R. Covert.
Author
Covert, Melanie R.
Publication
Lanham : Lexington Books, [2018]

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Description
xxv, 231 pages; 24 cm
Subject
  • Romanies > United States > Social conditions
  • Romanies in mass media
  • Romanies in motion pictures
  • Romanies > United States > Ethnic identity
  • Romanies > Ethnic identity
  • Romanies > Social conditions
  • United States
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-223) and index.
Contents
Introduction: the Roma: who they are -- Roma media representations: fantasy and fiction -- Discrimination and prejudice in the daily lives of the Roma -- Roma lives and attitudes: a look into the past and the present -- The price of Roma prejudice: structural and personal marginalization -- Roma and education -- Roma identity and traditional lifestyles: protective barriers in a hostile world -- Roma activism and final thoughts.
Call Number
JFE 18-6427
ISBN
  • 9781498558396
  • 1498558399
LCCN
  • 2018009929
  • 40028301144
OCLC
1027733087
Author
Covert, Melanie R., author.
Title
American Roma : a modern investigation of lived experiences and media portrayals / Melanie R. Covert.
Publisher
Lanham : Lexington Books, [2018]
Type of Content
text
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-223) and index.
Other Form:
Online version: Covert, Melanie R. American Roma. Lanham, MD : Lexington Books, [2018] 9781498558402 (DLC) 2018010950
Other Standard Identifier
40028301144
Research Call Number
JFE 18-6427
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