From the sixteenth to early-nineteenth century; four times more Africans than Europeans crossed the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas. While this forced migration stripped slaves of their liberty; it failed to destroy many of their cultural practices; which came with Africans to the New World. In Working the Diaspora; Frederick Knight examines work cultures on both sides of the Atlantic; from West and West Central Africa to British North America and the Caribbean.Knight demonstrates that the knowledge that Africans carried across the Atlantic shaped Anglo-American agricultural development and made particularly important contributions to cotton; indigo; tobacco; and staple food cultivation. The book also compellingly argues that the work experience of slaves shaped their views of the natural world. Broad in scope; clearly written; and at the center of current scholarly debates; Working the Diaspora challenges readers to alter their conceptual frameworks about Africans by looking at them as workers who; through the course of the Atlantic slave trade and plantation labor; shaped the development of the Americas in significant ways.
#4949859 in Books Raphael Patai 2014-05-20 2014-05-20Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .87 x 6.00l; .0 #File Name: 081434075X344 pagesJadid Al Islam The Jewish New Muslims of Meshhed Raphael Patai Series in Jewish Folklore and Anthropology
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Fascinating history of an oppressed Jewish community.By jaa43I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Patai does a phenomenal job in depicting the events of the forced conversion to Islam of a small Jewish community in Mashaad; Iran. Anyone interested in anthropology or history should read this book. What makes this community of marranos unique; unlike any other forced converts; is that the community returned to its original faith after several generations. The strength of this community is apparent in their struggle to maintain their heritage and religion in secret; under the shadow of the sword.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Well depictedBy BertAs a 2nd generation American Mashadi Jew this was an amazing read. Patai does an incredible job in depicting the life my ancestors lived. Wonderfully written and an enjoyable read.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Y.H. F.excellent!
