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 the term for us today.
Table of Content
Foreword by Roger Waldinger
Preface to the American Edition
Introduction
1. What Is a Diaspora?
2. The Spaces of Dispersion
3. Maintaining Connections: Holding On and Letting Go
4. Managing Distance
Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
About the Author and Translator
About the author
Stéphane Dufoix is Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Paris X-Nanterre. He is a member of the Sophiapol (Political sociology, philosophy, and anthropology, Paris-X) and of the Centre d’histoire sociale du XXe siècle, the author of Politiques d’exil , and the editor, with Patrick Weil, of L’Esclavage, la colonisation, et après . . . France, Etats-Unis, Grande-Bretagne . He is a junior member of the Institut universitaire de France.
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