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By providing migration experiences of Arabs to various nation-states, this volume examines socio-historical factors that allowed Arab communities to settle in several places, including Latin America, Asia, the United States, Europe and Africa. It bridges several fields to provide context that is useful in today's globalized world.
List of contents
Chapter 1: Turcos and Chilestinos: Latin American Palestinian Diaspora Nationalism in a Comparative Context by Michael Ahn Paarlberg
Chapter 2: Politics, Media, and Society: Argentina's Response to the Syrian Conflict by Jodor Jalit
Chapter 3: Can We Be Governed by Someone Who Eats Kibbeh? Lebanese Migrants and Brazilian Politics by Diogo Bercito
Chapter 4: The Arab Community of Cuba: Past and Present by Rigoberto Menéndez Paredes
Chapter 5: Exploring the Roots and Identity Politics of the Hadhrami Diaspora in Singapore by Aisha Sahar Waheed Alkharusi
Chapter 6: Whither "Integration"? Children's Television, Immigration. and Arab Diasporas in Germany by Christine Singer, Jeanette Steemers, and Naomi Sakr
Chapter 7: Maghrebis in France: From "Arab Immigrants" to "Muslims" by Imène Ajala
Chapter 8: Arab Youths' Sense of Belonging to Canada: Integrated and Hyphenated Identities by Bessma Momani and Nawroos Shibli
Chapter 9: Mahjari Musicians: The Recorded Sounds of Arab Americans in the Early Twentieth Century, 1912-1936 by Richard M. Breaux
Chapter 10: "Welcome, But Be Ready to Work": Negotiating Gender Norms as Refugees in America by Manal al-Natour and Rita Stephan
Chapter 11: The Influence of Nativity (or Lack Thereof) on Arab-American Muslim Attitudes and Behaviors by Youssef Chouhoud
About the author
Mariam F. Alkazemi is assistant professor at the Robertson School of Media and Culture at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU).
Claudia E. Youakim is Deputy Director of Knowledge Management and Research at the Center for Inclusive Business and Leadership in the Olayan School of Business at the American University of Beirut.
Summary
By providing migration experiences of Arabs to various nation-states, this volume examines socio-historical factors that allowed Arab communities to settle in several places, including Latin America, Asia, the United States, Europe and Africa. It bridges several fields to provide context that is useful in today’s globalized world.
