Diasporas

Author(s)

    • Dufoix, Stéphane

Bibliographic Information

Diasporas

Stéphane Dufoix ; translated by William Rodarmor ; with a foreword by Roger Waldinger

University of California Press, c2008

  • : cloth
  • : pbk

Other Title

Les diasporas

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Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 125-136)

Originally published: Paris : Presses universitaires de France , c2003

Description and Table of Contents

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. Stephane 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.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Roger Waldinger Preface to the American Edition Introduction 1. What Is a Diaspora? 2. The Spaces of Dispersion 3. Maintaining Connections: Holding On and Letting Go 4. Managing Distance Conclusion Notes Bibliography About the Author and Translator

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Details

  • NCID
    BA85209061
  • ISBN
    • 9780520253599
    • 9780520253605
  • LCCN
    2007024150
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Original Language Code
    fre
  • Place of Publication
    Berkeley
  • Pages/Volumes
    xxii, 136 p.
  • Size
    22 cm
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