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This book examines the experiences of transient migrants in the Asia-Pacific, and in so doing provides new ways of understanding diversity. By focusing on the transient destination hubs of Australia and Singapore, Catherine Gomes shifts our thinking about
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Catherine Gomes
Siloed Diversity
Catherine Gomes
Siloed Diversity Transnational Migration, Digital Media and Social Networks
Catherine Gomes School of Media and Communication Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Melbourne, VIC, Australia
ISBN 978-981-13-0331-9 ISBN 978-981-13-0332-6 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-0332-6 Library of Congress Control Number: 2018939746 © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2018 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are solely and exclusively licensed by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Cover illustration: Pattern adapted from an Indian cotton print produced in the 19th century Printed on acid-free paper This Palgrave Pivot imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. part of Springer Nature The registered company address is: 152 Beach Road, #21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, Singapore
Acknowledgements
This book is the result of over six years of research I have been involved with on transient migration and diversity. I first started my adventure into the wonders and complexities of transient human migration and mobility in 2011 when my treasured colleague and friend Shanton Chang invited me to be on a project looking into the informationseeking behaviour of international students. Since then, Shanton and I have worked together designing projects and concepts that engage with this important and fast-changing field of migration and mobility in the communication space. I am utterly grateful to the Australian Research Council who funded my Discovery Early Career (DECRA) Fellowship (DE130100551) on the everyday lives of transient migrants in Australia and Singapore. The discussions in this book are underpinned by the data collected from this project and functions as a sequel to my previous book Transient Mobility and Middle Class Identity: Media and Migration in Australia and Singapore (Palg
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