Amy Shuman Books

Through intensive fieldwork in an urban junior high school, the study examines the interplay between oral and written communication in students' daily lives. It analyzes various forms of expression, including storytelling, diary entries, and classroom discussions, to reveal how local events are narrated and re-narrated. This exploration provides insights into the significance of both oral and written texts in shaping students' experiences and understanding of their environment.

A critical assessment of collective memories, small world stories, and other allegories of everyday life

This book explores the legitimacy of political asylum applications in the US and UK through an examination of the varieties of evidence, narratives, and documentation with which they are assessed.

The book offers a comprehensive exploration of the asylum application process in the United States and Great Britain, featuring personal narratives from asylum seekers alongside insights from legal professionals and advocates. It delves into the challenges and complexities faced by applicants, providing a human perspective on the legal and bureaucratic hurdles involved in seeking refuge. Through these accounts, readers gain a deeper understanding of the emotional and practical implications of seeking asylum in these two countries.

Based on intensive fieldwork in an urban American junior high school, this original study explores the relationship between oral and written texts in everyday life.