Globalization and transnational migrations : Africa and Africans in the contemporary global system / edited by Akanmu G. Adebayo and Olutayo C. Adesina.

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TextPublication details: Newcastle upon Tyne : Cambridge Scholars, 2009.Description: 1 online resource (xvi, 361 pages) : illustrations, mapsContent type:

text

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

9781443808040
1443808040
1282191705
9781282191709
9786612191701
6612191708

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Electronic books.

Additional physical formats: Print version:: Globalization and transnational migrations.DDC classification:

303.4826 22

LOC classification:

JV8790 .G55 2009eb

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Contents:

Section 1. Conceptual framework -- section 2. Identity and citizenship -- section 3. Transnational migrations -- section 4. Social issues : gender, youth, religion -- section 5. Political and economic issues -- section 6. Literary perspectives.

Summary: The past three decades have proved extremely challenging for Africa and its peoples, both at home and in the Diaspora. Coincidentally, these were also the decades that globalization reached maturity and that the world became more interconnected and interdependent. The paradox of globalization for Africa has included increase in marginalization, poverty, inequality, migration and instability. This book highlights global asymmetries by interfacing the notion of "one world" or "flat world" with ...

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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The past three decades have proved extremely challenging for Africa and its peoples, both at home and in the Diaspora. Coincidentally, these were also the decades that globalization reached maturity and that the world became more interconnected and interdependent. The paradox of globalization for Africa has included increase in marginalization, poverty, inequality, migration and instability. This book highlights global asymmetries by interfacing the notion of "one world" or "flat world" with ...

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