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: 235mm,
Width: 160mm,
Spine: 8mm
Weight: 260g ISBN:9781009475686 ISBN 10: 1009475681 Series:Elements in Historical Theory and Practice Pages: 76 Publication Date:06 June 2024 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
