Note publique d'information : "This book, designed as a resource for scholars, educators, activists and non-specialist
readers, presents the results of new research on the role of Romani groups in European
culture and society since the nineteenth century. Its specific focus is on the ways
in which Romani actors, in their interactions with non-Romanies, have contributed
to shaping Europe's public spaces. Twelve chapters recount the experiences and accomplishments
of individuals and families, from across Europe (England, France, Spain, Germany,
Poland, Hungary, Romania and Finland) and Canada. All based on new research, and maintaining
a focus on the real lives and activities of Romani people rather than on the perspective
of the majority societies, these studies exemplify the creative presence of Romani
people in the fields of politics, economics and culture. We see them as writers, artists
and performers, political activists and resistance fighters, traders and entrepreneurs,
circus and cinema managers and purveyors of popular science. [...]"