Identity, Language and Belonging on Jersey: Mig. Beswick**

Springer International Publishing AG

Explore the complexities of transnational identities, integration, and linguistic practices on Jersey in this insightful book by Jaine Beswick. Examining major historical events and migratory flows, the author delves into the significance of this multicultural small island space. Discover ideologies surrounding identification practices and language use, with a particular focus on the Madeiran Portuguese diaspora. This work offers a compelling discussion on heritage language maintenance in a multilingual environment, comparing the symbolic roles of Jersey French, Standard French, English, and contemporary migrant languages like Portuguese. It analyzes the connection between language, social integration, and receptor community responses, providing a hypothesised outlook on the future of migration to Jersey. Ideal for students and scholars of sociolinguistics, multilingualism, migration studies, and intercultural communication. Product Summary: Identity, Language and Belonging on Jersey. Hardcover book by Jaine Beswick. Explores migration, identity, and linguistic practices on the Channel Islands. Features 1 b/w and 4 colour illustrations. ISBN 9783319975641.