Marchetti-Mercer

This book investigates the experiences of second- and third-generation Italians living in South Africa, exploring how nostalgia for Italy influences their sense of identity and belonging. It will be of interest to scholars from across migration studies and the Humanities in general.

Maria Chiara Marchetti-Mercer is Professor of Psychology at the School of Human & Community Development, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Anita Virga is Associate Professor at the School of Literature, Language and Media, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.