Diasporas
Author | : Stephane Dufoix |
Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 161 |
Release | : 2008-02-04 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780520941298 |
ISBN-13 | : 0520941292 |
Rating | : 4/5 (292 Downloads) |
Download or read book Diasporas written by Stephane Dufoix and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2008-02-04 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.