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The Discourse of Powerlessness and Repression: Life stories of domestic migrant workers in Hong Kong - Routledge Studies in Sociolinguistics 1st edition
Ladegaard, Hans J. (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong)
The Discourse of Powerlessness and Repression: Life stories of domestic migrant workers in Hong Kong - Routledge Studies in Sociolinguistics 1st edition
Ladegaard, Hans J. (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong)
This book provides detailed discourse analysis of abused domestic helpers’ narratives in Hong Kong in their sharing sessions with other helpers, but it also explores larger issues such as global migration, exploitation, language and power, abuse and the psychology of evil, intergroup communication, and peer support and empowerment.
230 pages, 15 Halftones, black and white; 15 Illustrations, black and white
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | September 26, 2019 |
ISBN13 | 9780367375942 |
Publishers | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
Pages | 230 |
Dimensions | 234 × 155 × 22 mm · 392 g |
Language | English |
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