Perils of Belonging - Autochthony, Citizenship, and Exclusion in Africa and Europe

Zusammenfassung Traces the concept of autochthony back to the classical period and incisively explores the idea in two very different contexts: Cameroon and the Netherlands. This book examines the emotional appeal of autochthony - as well as its dubious historical basis - and sheds light on a range of issues, such as multiculturalism, and national citizenship.

Product details

• Authors: Peter Geschiere, Geschiere Peter
• Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 02.06.2009
• EAN: 9780226289649
• ISBN: 978-0-226-28964-9
• No. of pages: 304
• Dimensions: 157 mm x 236 mm x 22 mm
• Subjects: Non-fiction book; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Miscellaneous; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Social & cultural anthropology, ethnography, Netherlands, Social and cultural anthropology, Cameroon