Seeking Salaam - Ethiopians, Eritreans, and Somalis in the Pacific Northwest

Sandra M. Chait, who immigrated to the Unites States from South Africa, taught African literature and served as associate director of the University of Washington's Program on Africa. She is an independent scholar in Seattle.

List of contents

Map of Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Somalia

Acronyms

Preface

Acknowledgements

1. At "Home" in the Pacific Northwest

2. Within the American Gaze

3. With Eyes Open

4. Having the Last Word

5. Cultural and Economic Rivals

6. The Challenges Within

7. Women Speak Out

Conclusion

Appendix 1. Time Line (1890-2010)

Appendix 2. Participants

Notes

Bibliography

Index

About the author

Sandra M. Chait

Summary

Captures the immigrants' struggle for identity in the face of competing stories and documents

Product details

• Authors: Sandra M Chait, Sandra M. Chait
• Publisher: University Of Washington Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.03.2013
• EAN: 9780295992853
• ISBN: 978-0-295-99285-3
• No. of pages: 304
• Series: Samuel and Althea Stroum Book; Seeking Salaam
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories