Diaspora studies

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Diaspora studies is an academic field established in the late twentieth century to study dispersed ethnic populations, which are often termed diaspora peoples. The usage of the term diaspora carries the connotation of forced resettlement, due to expulsion, slavery, racism, or war, especially nationalist conflict.

See diaspora for a further discussion of diasporas.

Contents 1 Diaspora studies programs 2 Influential works in diaspora studies 3 Influential academics in diaspora studies 4 Reference

Diaspora studies programs

Influential works in diaspora studies

Influential academics in diaspora studies

Reference

• Adapted from the Wikipedia article, "Diaspora studies" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diaspora_studies January 7, 2004