Abstract
Societies that rely on migration create diasporas. This may be the unintended
consequence of both temporary and permanent migration in
countries of large-scale immigration. It is arguably the most tangible
impact of decades of immigration in a country such as Australia, whereby
the descendants of migrants go on to settle locally while in many cases
maintaining ties with their country of origin. Cumulatively this can result
in strong, rich diaspora communities with deep contextual knowledge of
their home countries, well-maintained transnational connections and a
unique perspective on countries of emigration. Diaspora members and
diaspora communities contend with this lived reality. From a wider societal
perspective, understanding the many dimensions of diaspora development
is critical for matters of integration, multiculturalism, international relations
and foreign policy, and social cohesion.
Original language | English |
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Place of Publication | Switzerland |
Publisher | Palgrave Macmillan |
Number of pages | 228 |
Edition | 1 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-3-030-97865-5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2022 |