Emerging Perspectives on the Black Diaspora

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This book attempts a comparative analysis of the condition of Blacks in the new world diaspora. The editors contend that this diaspora cannot be fully understood apart from politics and social structure, or apart from the broad historical background of the political economy of plantation society, capitalism and their profound structural legacies. It brings a focused perspective to a previously neglected group of people in different nation-states who labor under very real social and political handicaps. Ultimately the themes of persistence and resilience are the focus of these essays. Contents: and Contributors:The Formation of Black Society in the DiasporaJames Walvin, Subhas Ramcharan, Calvin Holder, James W. St. G. Walker; Reflections on the Experience of Blacks in the DiasporaPierre L. Van Den Berghe, Aubrey W. Bonnett, George Beckford; Structural Aspects of Discrimination: Colonialism, Racism and Economic RelationsFrances Henry, Arnold Gibbons, Priestly, Suzanne Michael; Aspects of Black Culture in the DiasporaAbiola Irele, G. Llewellyn Watson, Monica Gordon, Horace Cambell.

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...a wide range of interesting papers....The list of contributors is impressive....a useful introduction for students who wish to gain a quick impression of the African diaspora. * Caribbean Quarterly *
...an interesting volume.... * Canadian Review of Studies in Nationalism *
The editors bring together some fine articles and undoubtedly their effort will spawn further scholarly work. * Canadian Review of Sociology and Anthropology *
...refreshing....The book raises new, interesting, and important questions. Students of race and ethnic relations will find this a challenging and provocative volume. * Journal of American Ethnic History *
...refreshing....The book raises new, interesting, and important questions. Students of race and ethnic relations will find this a challenging and provocative volume. * Journal of American Ethnic History *
...a wide range of interesting papers....The list of contributors is impressive....a useful introduction for students who wish to gain a quick impression of the African diaspora. * Caribbean Quarterly *
...an interesting volume.... * Canadian Review of Studies in Nationalism *
The editors bring together some fine articles and undoubtedly their effort will spawn further scholarly work. * Canadian Review of Sociology and Anthropology *