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Global Diasporas: An Introduction
Robin Cohen
- 01 Jan 1997
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TL;DR: An introduction to the concept of diaspora which provides the basic building blocks of comparative and theoretical analysis is given in this paper, which explores the relationship between migration, homeland and identity for both traditionally recognized and newer diasporas.
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Abstract: An introduction to the concept of diaspora which provides the basic building blocks of comparative and theoretical analysis. It explores the relationship between migration, homeland and identity for both traditionally recognized and newer diasporas.
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