The Penguin Atlas of the Diasporas - Softcover

Chaliand, Gerard; Rageau, Jean-Pierre

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140178147 ISBN 13: 9780140178142

Publisher: Penguin, 1997

Synopsis

In this pioneering reference guide to a long-neglected subject, Gerard Chaliand examines communities as diverse as the Chinese, Koreans, Armenians, Black African and the gypsies of Europe and attitudes towards them as well as their contributions to globalisation. He also considers the very definition of "diaspora" which, he proposed, can embrace both forced exile and voluntary migration.

About this title

Synopsis:

The very definition of diaspora - which embraces forced exile and voluntary migration - is examined in this atlas with extended coverage of displaced cultures. It follows the diaspora patterns and the history and nature of the Jews, Africans, Chinese, Indian, Irish, Greek, Gypsies, Vietnamese, Koreans, Armenians, Lebanese, and Palestinians. The contributions of early diasporas to globalization as well as the changing and contradictory attitudes of host states and populations, are also explored.

About the Author:

Gerard Chaliand lives in Paris, France. He is the author of several books on international relations, including, Report from Afghanistan and Revolution in the Third World.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0140178147
• ISBN 13: 9780140178142
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208