Diasporas
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Emigration & Immigration, History, World History
| Author: | Stephane Dufoix | ISBN: | 9780520941298 |
| Publisher: | University of California Press | Publication: | February 4, 2008 |
| Imprint: | University of California Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Stephane Dufoix |
| ISBN: | 9780520941298 |
| Publisher: | University of California Press |
| Publication: | February 4, 2008 |
| Imprint: | University of California Press |
| Language: | English |
Coined in the third century B.C., the term diaspora has evolved into a buzzword used to describe the migrations of groups as diverse as ethnic populations, religious communities, and even engineers working abroad. This concise book provides a critical introduction to the concept of diaspora, bringing a fresh, synthetic perspective to virtually all aspects of this topic. Stéphane Dufoix incorporates a wealth of case studies—about the Jewish, Armenian, African, Chinese, Greek, and Indian experiences— to illustrate key concepts, give a clear overview on current thinking, and reassess the value of the term for us today.
Coined in the third century B.C., the term diaspora has evolved into a buzzword used to describe the migrations of groups as diverse as ethnic populations, religious communities, and even engineers working abroad. This concise book provides a critical introduction to the concept of diaspora, bringing a fresh, synthetic perspective to virtually all aspects of this topic. Stéphane Dufoix incorporates a wealth of case studies—about the Jewish, Armenian, African, Chinese, Greek, and Indian experiences— to illustrate key concepts, give a clear overview on current thinking, and reassess the value of the term for us today.
