Diasporas in the contemporary world / Milton J. Esman.

Author/creator Esman, Milton J.
Format Book
Publication InfoCambridge ; Malden, Mass. : Polity, ©2009.
Description210 pages ; 22 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

Contents What are diasporas, why do they matter? -- Definition and classes of diasporas -- Contemporary case studies -- North Africans in France -- Overseas Chinese: Malaysian, Thai, Japanese -- Zionists in Palestine -- Ukrainians in Canada -- The "Russian" diaspora in Israel -- Afro-Brazilians, 1531-2008 -- Palestinians in Kuwait -- Mexicans in the United States -- Problems and processes of adaptation -- Diasporas and international relations -- Diasporas and ethnic conflict -- Diasporas and public policy -- Prospects and outcomes.
Abstract Seeks to explain why diaspora groups are increasing as never before, looking at the difference in the reception of diaspora communities throughout the world and the responses of those communities to their new nations. The book pays particular attention to the types of conflict that arise from the development of diaspora communities and the consequences that these conflicts can have on the international community.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 199-206) and index.
LCCN 2009282278
ISBN9780745644967 (cased)
ISBN0745644961 (cased)
ISBN074564497X (pbk.)
ISBN9780745644974 (pbk.)

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Joyner General Stacks JV6035 .E76 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold