Diasporas In The Contemporary World

Throughout human history people have moved across national borders. With theadvent of globalization they are now moving in record numbers in search ofgreater se... » 

Throughout human history people have moved across national borders. With theadvent of globalization they are now moving in record numbers in search ofgreater security or better livelihoods. Diasporas have become an ever importantand visible presence in the modern world. Their existence has sometimesresulted in violence and ethnic conflict and on other occasions they have beenpeacefully assimilated into the culture and citizenship of their chosencountry. This comprehensive new book seeks to explain why Diaspora communitiesare increasing as never before. In an accessible and engaging introduction tothe field Milton Esman looks closely at the difference in the reception ofDiaspora communities throughout the world and the responses of thosecommunities to their new nations. By focusing on ten examples of contemporaryDiasporas from Asia the Middle East Europe and the Americas the bookdescribes and illustrates the problems confronting immigrant communities asthey attempt to protect their inherited culture while coping with the demandsand the opportunities they encounter in their adopted country. The book paysparticular attention to the types of conflicts that arise from the developmentof Diaspora communities and the consequences that these conflicts can have onthe international community. This book will be essential reading for studentsand scholars taking courses in international relations political sociologyethnic politics and conflict studies. «