We Are the Romani People: Volume 28 (Interface Collection)
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Manufacturer: University Of Hertfordshire Press
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 909.0491497
EAN: 9781902806198
ISBN: 1902806190
Label: University Of Hertfordshire Press
Manufacturer: University Of Hertfordshire Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 208
Publication Date: 2002-09-01
Publisher: University Of Hertfordshire Press
Studio: University Of Hertfordshire Press
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Written by a Romani (gypsy), this introduction to Roma life, health, food, culture, and society provides an insightful look at this despised by mysterious minority originating in India. Extensively illustrated, it looks at the people, their history since leaving India 1,000 years ago, and their rejection and exclusion from society in the countries where they settled. It offers candid advice on rejecting prejudices and stereotypes and getting to know the Roma as individuals, with short biographies of Roma in many different walks of life.
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Summary: We Are The Romani People
Comment: Ian Hancock teaches Romani studies at the University of Austin Texas, and writes voluminously on the Romani people, their history and their customs. This book, which the 'blurb' says is 'primarily a source book for teachers, social workers and others interacting with Romanies' is also useful for anyone wishing to know more about the Gypsy/Romani people. The book includes chapters on their origins, their cuisine, their language, the persecution of the Romanies (still continuing today), and the 'Porrajmos' a.k.a. the Gypsy Holocaust. It's a thorough and easy to read book for anyone interested in the Romanies.
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Summary: Excellent
Comment: Really great reading. I wanted to learn more about my husband's culture and this was definitely an eye- opener!
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Summary: Superb
Comment: This modest 180-page book offers a tremendous introduction to the Romani people, for any and all of Rom descent, as well as those who are simply sympathetic observers.
Published by the University of Hertfordshire in Britain, the book adds to the Interface Collection (published in 12 languages), developed by the Centre for Gypsy Research at Paris' Universite Rene Descartes, with support from other European organizations.
In addition to a brief introduction, the volume includes 14 chapters covering everything from the history of the Rom people and their 500-year enslavement in the heart of Europe to the bigoted reactions of Europeans, the Rom experience during the Holocaust and current-day anti-Rom hatred.
The book also discuses the Rom people's origins in the Indian subcontinent (from which they were transported as slaves by the Muslim conquerors), Rom cuisine and health practices, contributions of famed Roma (including guitarist Django Reinhardt, actress Rita Hayworth and actor Freddie Prinze) and the Rom language.
Also included are an impressive appendix, with a brief explanation of Romani grammar, a bibliography of recommended Internet, printed and organizational sources, a listing of the author's more than 150 references and a complete index.
One of the most useful and enlightening of the educational chapters is that on appropriate interactions with Romani people. It's well past time that scholars addressed the almost universally held (and highly unacceptable) attitudes towards the Rom, and provided remedies.
All in all, this is a superb book.
--Alyssa A. Lappen
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Summary: a good introduction to Gypsies 101
Comment: Likely Gypsies are one race that has been stereotype, maybe often without real thought. Such as the "stolen by the Gypsies..." I often heard that when I was growing up, but never stopped to see it for what it is - a perpetuating of a myth. Well, this book gives you a good start at shattering these pre-set images that are connected to the Gypsies. Written by a man of Gypsy blood, he set out to break these prejudices. He gears this book for schoolteachers, social workers, physicians or other walks of life that comes in contact daily with those of Gypsy origins, with eye to making you see them as the diverse people they are. He gives you a light introduction to Gypsy life and customs, challenges the narrow minds and misconceptions, replacing them with clear-cut, well written
information designed to enlighten and foster tolerance between the Romani and the gadze.
As one who adores my Scottish heritage, I have a great interest in the lore and ethnic heritage of different races. This book does a lot to answer questions and get you started on the road to leaning more about the Romani people.
Very interesting reading.
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Summary: I recommend this to everyone
Comment: I just recently read this book, and I think it is very good, especially for those of non-Rom blood who would like some basic information. The author is himself Rom, so this is not written "about" Gypsies, but actually by one. I was very glad to see that, and was the reason that I picked it up in the first place. The book doesn't (and can't) go into very much detail about particular cultural practices, etc, and that was my only disappointment with it.
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