Chapter 1: Turcos and Chilestinos: Latin American Palestinian Diaspora Nationalism in a Comparative Context by Michael Ahn Paarlberg
Chapter 2: Politics, Media, and Society: Argentina’s Response to the Syrian Conflict by Jodor Jalit
Chapter 3: Can We Be Governed by Someone Who Eats Kibbeh? Lebanese Migrants and Brazilian Politics by Diogo Bercito
Chapter 4: The Arab Community of Cuba: Past and Present by Rigoberto Menéndez Paredes
Chapter 5: Exploring the Roots and Identity Politics of the Hadhrami Diaspora in Singapore by Aisha Sahar Waheed Alkharusi
Chapter 6: Whither “Integration”? Children’s Television, Immigration. and Arab Diasporas in Germany by Christine Singer, Jeanette Steemers, and Naomi Sakr
Chapter 7: Maghrebis in France: From "Arab Immigrants" to "Muslims" by Imène Ajala
Chapter 8: Arab Youths’ Sense of Belonging to Canada: Integrated and Hyphenated Identities by Bessma Momani and Nawroos Shibli
Chapter 9: Mahjari Musicians: The Recorded Sounds of Arab Americans in the Early Twentieth Century, 1912-1936 by Richard M. Breaux
Chapter 10: “Welcome, But Be Ready to Work”: Negotiating Gender Norms as Refugees in America by Manal al-Natour and Rita Stephan
Chapter 11: The Influence of Nativity (or Lack Thereof) on Arab-American Muslim Attitudes and Behaviors by Youssef Chouhoud
Mariam F. Alkazemi is assistant professor at the Robertson School of Media and Culture at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU).
Claudia E. Youakim is Deputy Director of Knowledge Management and Research at the Center for Inclusive Business and Leadership in the Olayan School of Business at the American University of Beirut.
“Arab Worlds Beyond the Middle East and North Africa portrays a
kaleidoscopic and rich picture of Arab communities in a variety of
diasporic contexts, presented through diverse disciplinary lenses.
From Cuba to Singapore, and from cuisine to music, the various
chapters tell a captivating story about the dilemmas and challenges
of immigrant communities. It is a great addition to the literature
on ethnicity, immigration, and Arab studies. “
*Tamir Sorek, Pennsylvania State University*
“Alkazemi and Youakim have put together a fascinating volume on
Arab diasporic identities across the globe. This wonderful
collection pays particular attention to the variation of Arab
diasporic identity in different locations while paying attention to
the role of media in representing and shaping these identities.
"Arab Worlds Beyond the Middle East and North Africa offers an
impressive comparative account of Arab diasporic experiences.”
*Amaney A. Jamal, Princeton University*
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