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Africans and the Exiled Life

Africans and the Exiled Life

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Since their early beginning in Africa as foragers, hunters and gatherers, humans have been on the move. In modern times, their movements have been compelled by geographical, economic, political, cultural, social and personal reasons. However, beginning in the second-half of the twentieth century and into the twenty-first century their reasons for and pattern of migration have been largely influenced by globalization. Globalization, by its very nature, cuts across virtually every aspect of the human life and human society. And especially in the United States, African immigrants are subject to the undercurrents of globalization – particularly in the areas of culture, religion, interpersonal relationships, and the assimilation and acculturation process. Relying on the vast theoretical and practical experience of academics and public intellectuals across three continents, this book succinctly interrogates some of the pull/push factors of migration, the challenges of globalizing forces, and the daily reality of relocation. The everyday reality and experiences of blacks in the diaspora (Latin America, Caribbean, and Europe) are also part of the discourse and the subject matters are approached from different perspectives and paradigms. Africans and the Exiled Life, therefore, is a compelling and rich addition to the ongoing global debate and understanding of migration and exile.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
334
Release Date:
2021-06-11
Publication Date:
2021-06-11
Publisher:
Lexington Books
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1498550908
ISBN13:
9781498550901
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Weight:
485 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
18 cm
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