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L'ensemble de ces textes s'efforce, en conjuguant analyse de portée générale et études de cas, de s'interroger sur cette notion controversée à partir de la situation africaine. En effet, il était urgent de repenser les notions d'ethnie et de tribu, de plus en plus souvent associ…
"Providing a comprehensive picture of diversity, ethnicity, and migration in the health sector this book analyses the key themes of career and career structures, social processes, segregation, racism and sexism at international, national and local levels"--
"Using techniques of comparative analysis, the book demonstrates the lag between global migration and policy. As the postwar demand for labour outstripped supply, immigration of workers of various ethnic and social backgrounds was encouraged throughout the developed West. Howeve…
Examines changes in Canada's immigration policies and regulations since 1945, the impact these changes have on immigrant intake, and the roles post-war immigrants and their children have played in Canada's labour force.
"Borjas presents the most comprehensive, accessible, and up-to-date account yet of the economic impact of recent immigration on America. He reveals that the benefits of immigration have been greatly exaggerated and that, if we allow immigration to continue unabated and unmodifie…
"This book offers a historic and anthropological perspective from which to understand the fragility of isolated indigenous groups in the face of contact with outside society. It helps us appreciate the importance, in terms of cultural and biological diversity, of safeguarding th…
Compilation of expanded conference papers on the meaning and significance of ethnic groups and minority groups in contemporary society and politics - includes contributions on intergroup relations, nationalism, race relations, the impact of social change, cultural factors, socia…
Monograph on the political aspects of interethnic relations in developed countries and developing countries, with particular reference to the political participation of ethnic groups - discusses the formation of interest groups and political jurisdictions representing ethnic min…
Mongolia: politics, economics and society
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Type: Book
General study, politics, economy and society, Mongolia - geographical aspects, historical background, political developments, the political system, social structure, ethnic groups, population trends, the economic system, agricultural sector, religious freedom, educational policy…
Laos: politics, economics, and society
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Type: Book
General study of politics, the economy and society in the Lao PDR - reports on history, the influence of Buddhism, colonialism, and political developments up to the advent of the communist government; examines the social structure, ethnic groups, and socialist-based social chang…
According to the United Nations, Myanmar's Rohingyas are one of the most persecuted minorities in the world. Only now has the media turned its attention to their plight at the hands of a country led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi. Yet the signs of this genocide h…
Comprises 13 papers which explore the concept of nationalism and national identity in 12 countries with different types of 'nation-state'. Investigates the roles of ethnicity, race and religion in the origins of each nation and considers the presence or absence of national indic…
