Vijay Agnew

Diaspora, memory and identity

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ISBN 13:
9780802093745
author:
Vijay Agnew
format:
Paperback
publisher:
University of Toronto Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2005
Pages:
260
Dimensions:
6.00 (w) x 8.96 (h) x 0.80 (d)
Genre:
Personality & Identity Psychology, Immigration & Emigration - Canada, Social Psychology, Home - General & Miscellaneous
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£30.09

Description

Diaspora, Memory and Identity A Search for Home by Vijay Agnew explores the complex relationships between memories, identity, and belonging. This collection of essays examines the experiences of diverse diasporic groups living in Canada, shedding light on the nuances of theories surrounding diaspora, subjectivity, double consciousness, and the nature of home. Through the perspectives of scholars from various disciplines, this book delves into the social, cultural, and historical contexts that shape the lives of individuals who have left their places of birth to make homes elsewhere. The essays reflect on the challenges and opportunities presented by globalization, postmodernity, and the blurring of physical, social, and mental borders. By examining the experiences of South Asians, Iranians, West Indians, Chinese, and Eritreans, among others, Diaspora, Memory and Identity offers a rich and innovative exploration of the complexities of diasporic identity.

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