Urban Multiculturalism and Globalization in New York City: An Analysis of Diasporic Temporalities

by Michel S. Laguerre

Book Overview

This book focuses on American society as a transglobal nation and examines the temporal dimension of diasporic incorporation in New York City. It argues that immigrant neighbourhoods are faced not only with issues of economic and political integration, but also are engaged in a sublime and relentless effort of harmonizing the cultural rhythms of their daily life with the hegemonic temporality of mainstream society. Although much energy has been spent...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1403915512
• ISBN13: 9781403915511
• Release Date: November 2003
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 207 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 9.2"