Ghosts and Shadows - Construction of Identity and Community in an African Diaspora

Focusing on African diaspora groups that have been virtually ignored in discussions of Canadian multiculturalism, the authors explore the re-creation of communities in exile and the myths of 'homeland' and 'return.'

About the author

Atsuko Matsuoka is Associate Professor of Social Work at York University.

Summary

Focusing on African diaspora groups that have been virtually ignored in discussions of Canadian multiculturalism, the authors explore the re-creation of communities in exile and the myths of 'homeland' and 'return.'

Product details

• Authors: Atsuko Matsuoka, John Sorenson
• Publisher: University of Toronto Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.09.2001
• EAN: 9780802047861
• ISBN: 978-0-8020-4786-1
• No. of pages: 256
• Dimensions: 159 mm x 236 mm x 24 mm
• Weight: 530 g
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Ethnology > Ethnology