Description

Exploring the old and new forms of transnationalism stemming from the Caribbean, Caribbean Transnationalism challenges present concepts about diaspora, brings into perspective new forms of transnationalism, and offers new perspectives on social cohesion in plural societies. The novelty of this collection of essays by experts from a wide range of disciplines consists not only of the theoretical clarity it offers with regard to issues related to diaspora, transnationalism, and social cohesion, but also of the ample attention given to the intra-regional transnational communities and the discussion of ethnification for social cohesion. Caribbean Transnationalism calls into question traditional views held in the expanding fields of migration, transnationalism, and social cohesion, making this an important book for scholars and students interested in the study of the social sciences and Caribbean studies.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Caribbean Transnationalism and Shifting Identities
Chapter 2 The Guyanas Revisited: Rethinking a Region
Chapter 3 The Modern to the Late-Modern Period in the Caribbean Diaspora
Chapter 4 Resistance Among those Displaced to the Caribbean
Chapter 5 Regionalisation of Identity in Curacao: Migration and Diaspora
Chapter 6 Brazilian Migrant Workers in French Guyana
Chapter 7 Transnationalism in Surinam: Brazilian Migrants in Paramaribo
Chapter 8 The Mahatma in the Caribbean, With Special Reference to Guyana and Trinidad
Chapter 9 July 1: Between Diaspora, (Trans)nationalism and American globalization; A History of Afro-Surinamese Emancipation Day
Chapter 10 Maroon Migration and Brazilian Garimpeiros
Chapter 11 Transnational Contributions to Identity Construction
Chapter 12 Ethnicity and Political Stability in Plural Societies

Product details

Published Apr 25 2006
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 260
ISBN 9780739113974
Imprint Lexington Books
Dimensions 231 x 162 mm
Series Caribbean Studies
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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