| Description |
xxii, 136 p. ; 21 cm. |
| Note |
"Originally published in French as Les diasporas, c2003, Presses Universitaires de France"--T.p. verso. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 125-136). |
| Contents |
What is a diaspora? -- The spaces of dispersion -- Maintaining connections : holding on and letting go -- Managing distance. |
| Summary |
"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." -- Publisher's description. |
| Subject |
Emigration and immigration -- History.
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Migration.
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| ISBN |
0520253604 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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9780520253599 (cloth : alk. paper) |
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0520253590 (cloth : alk. paper) |
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9780520253605 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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