The Arab countries and the Arab Middle East have been projected as homogenous and united social and political entities. Yet beneath the surface; ethnic tensions and conflicts simmer. Some of these conflicts are well known and the issues arising are part of the regular diet of news. Other tensions involving ethnic minorities and ethnic Diasporas are less well known. But they are no less problematic for regional actors - particularly so since they are not only influenced by global developments; but they also significantly influence political; economic; cultural and ideological regional and intrastate developments. The focus is on ethnicity; ethnic conflicts and integration; and ethnic Diasporas in Egypt; Sudan; the Fertile Crescent countries; and Israel. The relations between these minorities and Diasporas and the dominant societies; as well as their interrelations within and across borders; have undergone significant change over the last two decades. In some cases; sections of ethnic minorities and Diasporas have been integrated into their respective states' societies. In other cases; tensions and conflicts have grown to the point of violent eruptions. The purpose of this book is to highlight the factors; forces; and circumstances that affect inter-communal relations in the region; and point toward strategies and circumstances that promote or hinder coexistence and integration; or antagonism.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Fun reading!By AJ ThompsonThis is a really fun read for anyone who's interested in California history; especially during the Gold Rush. "Dame Shirley" was quite the observer and storyteller. Though you should probably take her words with a grain of salt; her descriptions of camp life are a joy to read.One note: I started reading from the beginning and was like; "What? These aren't letters." The book begins with a VERY long essay *about* the letters; not with the letters themselves. I thought maybe I had mistakenly downloaded a scholarly study of the letters. Turns out you just have to skip WAY ahead before getting to Dame Shirley's correspondence with her sister.(Also; the letters are a lot more fun and evocative if you imagine them in the voice of Alma Garrett from Deadwood. Trust me.)0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Jeffrey FinkAnyone who enjoys the history of the West should get this book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. FascinatingBy Lori Harrison S F OperaFascinating 1st person account of the gold rush
