Migrace je stará jako hory, tak proč je nyní tak politicky citlivá? Proč migranti odcházejí? Kam jdou, kolik jich je a z jakých důvodů se vydali na cestu? Je možné migraci zastavit? Kniha emeritního profesora Oxfordské univerzity pokrývá dlouhé rozpětí historie a zasazuje do kontextu jednu z nejdůležitějších otázek naší doby. Text je doplněn řadou živých map, fotografií a zajímavou grafikou.
Exploring the unique cultural, social, and historical aspects of island societies, this collection of essays delves into the Caribbean, Mauritius, and St Helena. Each essay offers insights into the diverse experiences and challenges faced by these communities, highlighting their rich traditions and the impact of colonialism and globalization. The work emphasizes the interconnectedness of island life and the distinct identities that emerge from geographical isolation.
The book presents a critical examination of British identity through its interactions with various groups, including Celts, expatriates, Americans, Europeans, and Commonwealth citizens, as well as 'aliens'. It explores how these relationships shape and reshape the British sense of self, revealing the complexities of national identity. Originally published in 1994, the analysis delves into the cultural and historical contexts that influence perceptions of belonging and otherness within British society.
Focusing on the urban working class and international migrants, this volume explores the dynamic interplay between sociological theory and the evolving global economy. It highlights the empirical realities of working-class experiences, showcasing how these perspectives contribute to a deeper understanding of societal changes. Published in 1991, the book remains relevant in its examination of the complexities faced by these communities.
Focusing on the dynamics of labor, this work contends that capital's growth is driven by its capacity to utilize successive groups of quasi-free workers across various industries, including agriculture and mining. The reissue features a significant new introduction by Robin Cohen, enhancing the original 1987 publication's insights into the global division of labor and its implications for economic expansion.
Focusing on a pivotal moment in South Africa's history, this concise analysis explores the social and political transformations occurring during that time. It delves into the challenges and opportunities for ideological adaptation, providing insights into the complexities of change within the nation.
Since the end of the Cold War, increasing numbers of people have been forced to leave their homes as a result of armed conflict, internal strife, and systematic violations of human rights.
'I read Visitations: Conversations with the Ghost of the Chairman with great ambivalence. On the one hand I turned each page with eager anticipation of what these two great souls, one dead and one alive, would reveal next about one of the great revolutionary struggles of our time. And yet, on the other hand, I knew that this heroic struggle waged, in their own way, by the scholar diplomat, Francis Mading Deng and the liberation leader, John Garang de Mabior has ended tragically with more ghosts of a once hopeful people. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in knowing how the hopes of one generation can so tragically and so quickly turn to the hopelessness of another generation!' -Vasu Gounden, Executive Director, African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD)
Repression and Insider Accounts of Apartheid (African Discourse Series)