Hsiao-Hung Pai is a distinguished journalist and author whose work delves into the hidden narratives and injustices within British society. Through her investigative approach, she sheds light on the lives of marginalized communities and overlooked labor forces. Her writing style is direct and incisive, offering readers a compelling glimpse into complex social issues and human experiences. Pai is dedicated to amplifying the voices of those often unheard, highlighting the critical need for empathy and understanding in the contemporary world.
Exploring the plight of undocumented Chinese immigrants in Britain, the narrative uncovers the harsh realities of their lives marked by desperate poverty and relentless labor. It delves into a hidden world of exploitation, highlighting the stark contrasts between their struggles and the perceptions of a civilized society in the twenty-first century. Through personal stories, the book sheds light on the resilience and challenges faced by these individuals as they navigate their precarious existence.
Exploring the grim realities of the British sex trade, this book delves into the experiences of migrant sex workers. It sheds light on their struggles, vulnerabilities, and the societal issues they face, offering a poignant perspective on exploitation and resilience within this hidden world. Through personal narratives, it highlights the urgent need for awareness and change regarding the treatment of these individuals.
This account provides a detailed first-hand perspective on the largest migration in human history, exploring the experiences and challenges faced by individuals involved. It delves into the socio-political factors driving the migration, the emotional and physical toll on families, and the cultural shifts that occur as communities adapt to new environments. Through personal stories and observations, the narrative highlights the resilience and determination of those seeking a better life amidst unprecedented upheaval.
'An enlightening, thoughtful and intelligent study.' The Independent There is a new anger brewing in Britain. In the pubs and estates, the cafes and football stadiums, the mood is unsettled. People kick back increasingly against whoever or whatever is presented as the latest scapegoat. Delving deep into the day-to-day of a marginalized section of the working class, Angry White People offers an unparalleled survey of this anxious, uncertain, febrile Britain. From the English Defence League (EDL) to UKIP activists, Hsiao-Hung Pai conducts a fantastically daring investigation. Amongst those she follows are Darren, a Lutonian who helped found the EDL but is now a dedicated anti-racist Labour activist, and Tommy Robinson, infamous founder of the EDL, whom Pai observes changing from a young, foul-mouthed kid to a suited-and-booted Oxford Union guest speaker and hate preacher. Uncovering disturbing levels of racism in our society which must be confronted, Pai also identifies concerns arising from exclusion and inequality in a post-industrial economy. Angry White People is the essential account of social discontent in Britain today.
Award-winning journalist's landmark book in the reporting of Europe's migrant
crisis- and a cry from the heart about an asylum system that is simply not fit
for purpose.
In 2013 Ousmane Diallo, a 26-year-old Senegalese olive harvester, lost his life when a gas canister exploded in a Sicilian field. As an African migrant, he was little mourned. But though they've been deliberately forgotten, neither the events of Ousmane's life nor his tragic death are uncommon. Across Italy today, African workers toil in the fields that make it one of Europe's largest exporters of fruit and vegetables. Having fled home countries devastated by colonialism and global capitalism, those who survive the journey across the Mediterranean arrive on European shores only to find themselves systematically segregated and exploited. They have been subject to anti-migrant policies over decades, from administrations across the political spectrum. Trapped in a chokehold of subhuman living and working conditions, they are the dehumanised Other, invisible by design--the people hidden behind foods and goods branded 'Made in Italy'. Ciao Ousmane is the story of this subordinated class. Through the lives and stories of Italy's migrant workers, Hsiao-Hung Pai exposes the open secret of how state and society create 'necessary outcasts'. This is a bitter, frank and moving tale of racial capitalism, against which workers constantly find new ways to organise and fight back. -- Provided by publisher
