Writing the History of the African Diaspora

Toyin Falola (University of Texas, Austin)

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Cambridge University Press
06 June 2024

History: theory & methods

Series: Elements in Historical Theory and Practice

This Element is an analysis of the African Diaspora. It will define the African Diaspora and how the concepts behind the term came to be socially and historically engineered. The African diaspora is then placed into a broader historical context where the diverse, global, and overlapping histories of Africa's ancient-ongoing diasporas will be explored. In particular, themes of injustice, agency, resistance, and diversity (regarding people, diasporas, and experiences) will feature heavily. Through this exploration, this Element will interrogate dominating narratives regarding African diaspora-related discourse, seeking to address prevailing ideas that inadequately capture the true complexity and nuance of the subject. It does so to construct a more comprehensive understanding of the subject matter while lining out a more holistic approach to thinking about the very nature of 'diaspora.' Finally, this Element will analyze the present circumstances of the African diaspora, bringing into conversation a progressively global and connected world.

By: Toyin Falola (University of Texas Austin)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 4mm
Weight: 124g
ISBN: 9781009442114
ISBN 10: 1009442112
Series: Elements in Historical Theory and Practice
Pages: 76
Publication Date: 06 June 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction; 2. What is the history of the African diaspora?; 3. Interrogating the conception and construction of African diaspora history; 4. African dispersals and the concept of overlapping diaspora; 5. Rethinking the African diaspora; 6. The emergence of a new global African diaspora; 7. Conclusion; Further reading.