Umfang:
Online-Ressource (xxii, 136 p)
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21 cm
Ausgabe:
Online-Ausg. 2009 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
ISBN:
9780520253605
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0520253590
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9780520253599
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0520253604
Originaltitel:
Diasporas. 〈engl.〉
Inhalt:
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
Anmerkung:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 125-136)
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"Originally published in French as Les diasporas, c2003, Presses Universitaires de France"--T.p. verso
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CONTENTS; Foreword by Roger Waldinger; Preface to the American Edition; Introduction; Chapter 1. What Is a Diaspora?; Chapter 2. The Spaces of Dispersion; Chapter 3. Maintaining Connections:Holding On and Letting Go; Chapter 4. Managing Distance; Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography
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Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Weitere Ausg.:
ISBN 9780520253605
Weitere Ausg.:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Diasporas
Sprache:
Englisch
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