Overview

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.

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Author:   Ruben Gowricharn ,  Rose Mary Allen ,  Rubens da Silva Ferreira ,  Marjo de Theije
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Lexington Books
Dimensions:   Width: 16.50cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 23.70cm
Weight:   0.522kg
ISBN:  

9780739111673

ISBN 10:   0739111671
Pages:   260
Publication Date:   04 May 2006
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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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

Reviews

The is one of the most important books on Caribbean transnational migration to appear in years. It covers a diversity of Caribbean migration experiences with a solid conceptual framework. It is a crucial reading for those interested in the fields of Caribbean Studies and international migration.--Professor Ramon Grosfoguel

Author Information

Ruben Gowricharn is professor of social cohesion and transnational issues, Tilburg University, the Netherlands.

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