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Diasporas

Book information

Year
2008
ISBN
0520253604, 9780520253605, 0520253590, 9780520253599, 9781435653764
LCC
JV6021 .D84 2008
Open Library ID
OL10434978M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
394 kB (403272 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
160\161
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

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. St?phane 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.

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