Diasporas

By Stéphane Dufoix

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520253604
• ISBN13: 9780520253605
• Release Date: February 2008
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.4" x 8.3"