Diaspora

Diaspora
Author: Kevin Kenny
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2013
Genre: Culture and globalization
ISBN: 9780199365913

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Diaspora is an important concept in history, sociology religious studies, ethnic studies, political science, and literary criticism, among other disciplines. This title examines the origins of diaspora as a concept, its changing meanings over time, its current popularity, and its strengths and limitations as an explanatory device.


Diaspora: A Very Short Introduction
Language: en
Pages: 170
Authors: Kevin Kenny
Categories: History
Type: BOOK - Published: 2013-06-17 - Publisher: Oxford University Press

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What does diaspora mean? Until quite recently, the word had a specific and restricted meaning, referring principally to the dispersal and exile of the Jews. But
Sikhism
Language: en
Pages: 177
Authors: Eleanor M. Nesbitt
Categories: Religion
Type: BOOK - Published: 2016 - Publisher: Oxford University Press

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An accessible introduction to the world's fifth largest religion, this work presents Sikhism's meanings and myths, and its practices, rituals, and festivals, al
World Music: A Very Short Introduction
Language: en
Pages: 239
Authors: Philip V. Bohlman
Categories: Music
Type: BOOK - Published: 2002-05-30 - Publisher: OUP Oxford

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'World music' emerged as an invention of the West from encounters with other cultures. This book draws readers into a remarkable range of these historical encou
African History: A Very Short Introduction
Language: en
Pages: 185
Authors: John Parker
Categories: History
Type: BOOK - Published: 2007-03-22 - Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

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Intended for those interested in the African continent and the diversity of human history, this work looks at Africa's past and reflects on the changing ways it
International Migration
Language: en
Pages: 153
Authors: Khalid Koser
Categories: Business & Economics
Type: BOOK - Published: 2007-02-22 - Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

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This Very Short Introduction examines the phenomenon of international human migration - both legal and illegal. Taking a global look at politics, economics, and