Bücher der Reihe Research in Migration and Ethnic Relations Series

In view of the growing influence of religion in public life on the national and international scenes, Muslim Diaspora in the West constitutes a timely contribution to scholarly debates and a response to concerns raised in the West about Islam and Muslims within diaspora. It begins with the premise that diasporic communities of Islamic cultures, while originating in countries dominated by Islamic laws and religious practices, far from being uniform, are in fact shaped in their existence and experiences by a complex web of class, ethnic, gender, religious and regional factors, as well as the cultural and social influences of their adopted homes. Within this context, this volume brings together work from experts within Europe and North America to explore the processes that shape the experiences and challenges faced by migrants and refugees who originate in countries of Islamic cultures. Presenting the latest research from a variety of locations on both sides of The Atlantic, Muslim Diaspora in the West addresses the realities of diasporic life for self-identified Muslims, addressing questions of integration, rights and equality before the law, and challenging stereotypical views of Muslims. As such, it will appeal to scholars with interests in race and ethnicity, cultural, media and gender studies, and migration.

Provides comprehensive insight into the situation of the Bosnian Diaspora, including not only experiences in 'western' countries, but also the integration experiences of Bosnian migrants in neighbouring territories, such as Croatia, Serbia and Slovenia.

Illuminates the migration of workers from Turkey to Western Europe. This book explores are the role of the sending state, the system and channels through which labour exits, the labouring population's attitudes towards moving to the West and the relevance of social networks in the migration process.

Presenting the research from a variety of locations on both sides of The Atlantic, this book addresses the realities of diasporic life for self-identified Muslims, addressing questions of integration, rights and equality before the law, and challenging stereotypical views of Muslims.

Focuses on the Ghanaian community in the US and Canada as a case study of the African migration. This study balances theoretical insight with policy implications, using the case-study as a lens not just on African migration but also on significant conceptual themes in migration studies including transnationalism, identity and citizenship.

Explores the extension of homeland conflicts into transnational space amongst diaspora groups, with particular attention to the interactions between second-generation migrants. This book focuses on the tensions that exist between Kurdish and Turkish populations in Sweden and Germany.

Focusing on Russian migration into Western Europe following the break-up of the Soviet Union, this book explores the concept of 'community'. It seeks to challenge the underlying assumptions of traditional migration studies and post-modern theories. It also provides a critique for the study of migrant groups in Western Europe.

Seeks to refocus debates about migration by following the experiences, memories and perceptions of three migrant groups in Britain: the Polish, Italian and Greek-Cypriot populations. This work illustrates that the act of migration creates enduring legacies which continue to influence the lives of migrants long after they have moved.

How have immigrants to Europe organized themselves in order to voice their concerns and combat discrimination, and what have local governments across Europe done to foster (or stifle) immigrant participation in public decision-making? These are among the questions explored in this volume.