Catherine Besteman

Making Refuge (Global Insecurities)

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ISBN 13:
9780822360445
author:
Catherine Besteman
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Duke University Press Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2016
Pages:
376
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.2 x 2 cm
Genre:
Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Catherine Besteman,Making Refuge (Global Insecurities),Duke University Press Books,0822360446,Sociology & Anthropology: Professional,Lewiston (Me.) - Ethnic relations,Somali diaspora,Soma
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New
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Catherine Besteman explores the experiences of Somali Bantus who have been displaced from their homes in Somalia and are rebuilding their lives in cities across the United States. Her account follows the trajectory of these refugees as they navigate xenophobia, neoliberalism, and grief, and grapple with the challenges of assimilation. Through her research, Besteman sheds light on the contemporary debates about economic and moral responsibility, security, and community that immigration provokes. She examines how Lewiston's refugees and locals are finding ways to live together and create community in a struggling former mill town. By sharing the stories of these secondary migrants, Besteman provides a nuanced understanding of what humanitarianism feels like to those who are its objects. This thought-provoking study offers valuable insights into the complexities of immigration and its impact on communities.

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