Diaspora and Transnationalism: Concepts, Theories and Methods - Brossura

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ISBN 10: 9089642382 ISBN 13: 9789089642387

Casa editrice: Amsterdam Univ Pr, 2010

Riassunto

Diaspora and transnationalism are widely used concepts in academic as well as political discourses. Although originally referring to quite different phenomena, they increasingly overlap today. Such inflation of meanings goes hand in hand with a danger of essentialising collective identities. This book therefore analyses diaspora and transnationalism as research perspectives rather than as characteristics of particular social groups. The contributions focus on conceptual uses, theoretical challenges and methodological innovations in the study of social ties that transcend nation and state boundaries. This volume brings together authors from a wide range of fields and approaches in the social sciences, as studying border-crossing affiliations also requires a crossing of disciplinary boundaries.

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Recensione:

Diaspora and transnationalism have become buzzwords in popular debates. In this innovative work, Bauböck, Faist and their co-authors reclaim the concepts for social science by demonstrating their significance for contemporary migration research --Stephen Castles, Research Chair in Sociology at The University of Sydney

A strong, elegant and very welcome map and compass for the concepts, theories, questions and methodological challenges that drive research on the global condition --Peggy Levitt, Professor of Sociology at Wellesley College and author of God Needs No Passport

An insightful and thought-provoking contribution to the theoretical and methodological debates. The chapters provide both fresh and authoritative perspectives on the key issues at stake and underscore the value of cross-disciplinary dialogue --Eva Østergaard-Nielsen, Associate Professor of Political Science, Autonomous University of Barcelona

L'autore:

Rainer Bauböck is professor of social and political theory at the European University Institute in Florence. Thomas Faist is professor of transitional and development studies in the Department of Sociology at Bielefeld University.

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• Editore: Amsterdam Univ Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• ISBN 10: 9089642382
• ISBN 13: 9789089642387
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 352
• Redattore: Baubock Rainer, Faist Thomas