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 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.
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.
The expanded edition delves into incipient diasporas and diaspora engagement, reflecting evolving interpretations of the concept. Enhanced with updated statistics, it enriches the reader's understanding while being more accessible to students through illustrations, engaging questions, and curated reading guides. This comprehensive approach invites deeper exploration of diaspora dynamics.
'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)
Migrácia existuje už od počiatku ľudstva, ale až v posledných rokoch sa v novinových titulkoch objavuje častejšie než kedykoľvek predtým. Kniha profesora Robina Cohena sa zaoberá históriou medzinárodnej migrácie a ponúka kvalifikovaný pohľad na jeden z prvotných ľudských inštinktov.
Ak je migrácia stará ako ľudstvo samo, prečo v súčasnosti nadobudla politický význam? Prečo ľudia vôbec migrujú? Kam smerujú, v akom počte a prečo? Predstavujú migranti hrozbu pre spoločenský a politický poriadok? Je skutočne potrebné poskytnúť im prácu, pomáhať v rozvoji ich domovských krajín, zvyšovať spotrebiteľský dopyt a vytvárať blahobyt? Dá sa migrácia zastaviť? Všetky tieto otázky skúma jeden z najuznávanejších britských vedcov, ktorý sa venuje migrácii.
Hoci kniha pripúšťa, že rozdiely medzi kategóriami sú často nejasné, charakterizuje mnohé typy migrantov vrátane objaviteľov, otrokov, pútnikov, baníkov, robotníkov, exulantov, utečencov, sexuálnych pracovníkov, študentov, turistov, dôchodcov či vysídlencov. Text dopĺňa veľké množstvo názorných máp, sugestívne fotografie a presvedčivé grafy. Robin Cohen skúma dlhé časové obdobie, mnoho zemepisných oblastí a tém a obohacuje tým kontext a farbitosť jedného z najnaliehavejších problémov našej doby.
Z anglického originálu preložil RNDr. Boris Divinský.
