The IIDS deals with the study of ‘diasporas’ which are defined as dispersed populations scattered away from their homelands that maintain a sense of collective identity and can function as transnational networks between host states and homelands. In an era of rapid globalization, the study of diasporas is increasingly pertinent for policy-makers, business leaders, scholars and civil societies.
The IIDS engages in research, publication, conferences and creating educational materials in the field.
Diaspora: A Journal of Transnational Studies
Published twice a year, Diaspora was founded in 1991 and has significantly contributed to the evolution of diaspora studies and transnationalism, engaging in discourses ranging from Postcolonial Studies to World Literature, and themes from environmental migrants to global networks. The journal endeavours to rethink mobility and mobilization and thus reorient traditional accounts of home, homeland, host state and diaspora.
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The Diaspora Collection
The Zoryan Institute is pleased to announce The Diaspora Collection, a series of publications focused on specific diaspora groups, tackling their unique themes, trends, and characteristics. Visit the Diaspora Collection page to learn more about the books in this collection.
The Chinese Diaspora: Its Development in Global Perspective
Featuring articles that span over three decades of scholarly research on the Chinese Diaspora, The Chinese Diaspora: Its Development in Global Perspective takes a multidisciplinary approach to understanding the complex features of one of the oldest and most populous diaspora groups and their relationships to their homeland.
This book is an accessible and valuable text for anyone studying or interested in this increasingly important subject.
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Coming in 2024: The South Asian Diaspora
