Gypsy Politics And Social Change
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A landmark work in the study of Romani politics and identity, this academic text chronicles the development of ethnic ideology and pressure politics among British Gypsies, tracing a sweeping arc from Victorian reformism to the rise of Romany nationalism. Thomas Acton presents a rigorous and authoritative account of how Gypsy communities organised, resisted, and negotiated their place within British society across more than a century of social change. Drawing on rich historical and sociological analysis, the work argues that Romani political consciousness is not a modern invention but a deeply rooted response to sustained cultural and legislative pressure. Acton illustrates how grassroots activism and ethnic solidarity transformed a marginalised community into a self-determining political force, making Gypsy Politics and Social Change an essential reference for scholars of ethnicity, minority politics, and British social history.
Author: Thomas Acton
Format: Hardback
Published: 1974, Routledge & Kegan Paul
Genre: Politics & law
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. . Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact.
A landmark work in the study of Romani politics and identity, this academic text chronicles the development of ethnic ideology and pressure politics among British Gypsies, tracing a sweeping arc from Victorian reformism to the rise of Romany nationalism. Thomas Acton presents a rigorous and authoritative account of how Gypsy communities organised, resisted, and negotiated their place within British society across more than a century of social change. Drawing on rich historical and sociological analysis, the work argues that Romani political consciousness is not a modern invention but a deeply rooted response to sustained cultural and legislative pressure. Acton illustrates how grassroots activism and ethnic solidarity transformed a marginalised community into a self-determining political force, making Gypsy Politics and Social Change an essential reference for scholars of ethnicity, minority politics, and British social history.