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Many rivers to cross : black migrations in Brazil and the Caribbean / edited by Elaine P. Rocha.
- Format:
- Book
- Series:
- Vernon series in critical perspectives on social science.
- Critical Perspectives on Social Science
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Black people--Latin America--History.
- Black people.
- Black people--Brazil--History.
- Black people--Caribbean Area--History.
- Black people--Race identity--Latin America.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (213 pages)
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Wilmington, Delaware : Vernon Press, [2024]
- Summary:
- This volume examines the historical and contemporary dynamics of Black migrations in Brazil and the Caribbean. Edited by Elaine P. Rocha, the book is a scholarly exploration of forced and voluntary migrations, focusing on the transnational experiences of African descendants within the global south. Drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives, it delves into slavery, post-abolition movements, cultural exchanges, and policy impacts on Black mobility. Contributors analyze themes such as the Atlantic Slave Trade, fugitive slave movements, and labor migrations, offering insights into the socio-cultural and political implications of these migrations. The work highlights the interconnected nature of Black diasporic experiences and expands upon foundational theories by scholars like W.E.B. Du Bois. Designed for researchers, students, and readers interested in African diaspora studies, the book underscores the importance of migration in shaping Black identity and historical narratives across borders. Generated by AI.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- Description based on print version record.
- Other Format:
- Print version: Rocha, Elaine P. Many Rivers to Cross: Black Migrations in Brazil and the Caribbean [PDF]
- ISBN:
- 9781648898303
- 1648898300
- OCLC:
- 1430332445
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