Theorizing Diaspora: A Reader

by Jana Evans Braziel (Editor), Anita Mannur (Editor)

Bringing together the key essays that have constituted this field since its inception and that point the way toward its future, Theorizing Diaspora is a central resource for understanding diaspora as an emergent and contested theoretical space.

Anthologizes the most influential and critically received essays that have shaped the trajectory of diaspora studies. Offers classic statements that have defined the field by scholars including Appadurai, Gilroy, Radhakrishnan, and Hall. Presents divergent strains of multiple diasporas, including Chinese, Black African, Jewish, South Asian, Latin American, and Caribbean. Reflects the modalities and methodologies of scholars across the humanities and social sciences. Includes a postscript on diaspora in cyberspace and an extensive bibliography.

Genres: Academic, Nonfiction, History, Research, Theory

368 pages, Paperback

First published January 15, 2003

Reviews

[Christian Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

I used this text in a class by the same name and found it to be interesting and (for the most part)accessible. If you have the slightest interest in critical or post-colonial theory, I'd recommend giving Theorizing Diaspora a read. There is some serious scholarship here, but nothing so heavy that even a dilettante such as myself would be off put by it.

[Anh Le · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very solid edited volumes. Highly recommend to those who need an introduction to diasporic theories and theorization

[Sabrarf · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great introduction to diasporic theories. very informative and useful.

[Marilena · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good book for explaining diasporas. It refers to globalization, to transnational identity, to several minorities, to hybridity. I particularly liked R Radhakrishnan, Lisa Lowe, Stuart Hall and Kobena Mercer. Anyway the other authors of articles are worthy to read too, definitely. I read the entire book, but I focused on ethnic problems and particularly on defining identity when smb belongs to a diaspora.

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Phenomenal book explaining the theory underlying diaspora. Found it to be incredibly informative and detailed.