Throughout human history people have moved across national borders. With the advent of globalization; they are now moving in record numbers in search of greater security or better livelihoods. Diasporas have become an ever important and visible presence in the modern world. Their existence has sometimes resulted in violence and ethnic conflict; and on other occasions they have been peacefully assimilated into the culture and citizenship of their chosen country. This comprehensive new book seeks to explain why Diaspora communities are increasing as never before. In an accessible and engaging introduction to the field; Milton Esman looks closely at the difference in the reception of Diaspora communities throughout the world; and the responses of those communities to their new nations. By focusing on ten examples of contemporary Diasporas from Asia; the Middle East; Europe and the Americas; the book describes and illustrates the problems confronting immigrant communities as they attempt to protect their inherited culture; while coping with the demands and the opportunities they encounter in their adopted country. The book pays particular attention to the types of conflicts that arise from the development of Diaspora communities; and the consequences that these conflicts can have on the international community. This book will be essential reading for students and scholars taking courses in international relations; political sociology; ethnic politics and conflict studies.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful. An important antidote to Government brainwashing.By Walter D. TeaguePatriotic Treason John Brown and the Soul of America by Evan Carton is particularly good for understanding the relationships between John Brown and his children as they struggled to stand up to slavery. Therefore as many of the prior reviews point out; not only was John Brown not a mad man or fanatic; but he and his family and compatriots were incredibly brave and principled. This book shares the human side of this family and friends.This book's approach can help counter the propaganda of the U.S. government and our school system; which since those days has painted John Brown as "mad" in order to dissuade all those who might admire Brown and want to stand up to slavery or its descendent oppressions.Empire's official histories have long tried to convince us that rebels are all misguided nuts.I so enjoyed this book that I bought many copies to give to friends who I thought might read it.See [...]Also [...]16 of 19 people found the following review helpful. Splendid BookBy PJEThis is the first book that I've read about John Brown and I'm glad that I waited. Brown's story is a simply amazing one and Carton is the master of every detail. He writes very well; is excellent at telling a story; and; most significantly for me; he is well-versed in the historical period. He has deep knowledge about pre-Civil-War politics; intellectual life and social relations. And he integrates what he knows brilliantly into John Brown's story. Brown emerges as more than the leader of the raid at Harper's Ferry; in this book we come to understand his Christianity; his early life; his family; his values and most particularly his relations with black people; which were perhaps without precedent in America. The book is very moving; though quietly so: Carton doesn't shy away from being critical of John Brown; but eventually his esteem for Brown comes through and it's tough not to be sympathetic. The book was a great pleasure and I felt that I learned a lot from it about race relations past--and present; too.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. John Brown -hero bar none.By B. LestaJohn Brown who gave his all in order to make his point that all men are created equal is a hero who many over look . I searched for literature that would be easy reading and at the same time do justice to this man and Evan Carton's book 'Patriotic Treason' did just that . American's owe him a great debt for his committment to making all men free in the face of a government that condoned slavery. I loved this book and recommend it highly. It's a story of family life and of a man who was color blind to the bitter end. So well written that it reads almost like a novel .
