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Category : Immigrants
Languages : pt-BR
Pages : 318

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Author: Vic Satzewich
Publisher: UBC Press
ISBN: 0774840994
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 361

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With contributions from some of Canada's leading historians, political scientists, geographers, anthropologists, and sociologists, this collection examines the transnational practices and identities of immigrant and ethnic communities in Canada. It looks at why members of these groups maintain ties with their homelands -- whether real or imagined -- and how those connections shape individual identities and community organizations. How does transnationalism establish or transform geographical, social, and ideological borders? Do homeland ties affect what it means to be "Canadian"? Do they reflect Canada's commitment to multiculturalism? Through analysis of the complex forces driving transnationalism, this comprehensive study focuses attention on an important, and arguably growing, dimension of Canadian social life. This is the first collection in Canada to provide a comprehensive and interdisciplinary examination of transnationalism. It will appeal to scholars and students interested in issues of immigration, multiculturalism, ethnicity, and settlement.

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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 260

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Author: Raul Brandão
Publisher: Bellis Azorica
ISBN: 9781951470005
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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The Unknown Islands is considered one of the most beautiful works of travel literature in Portuguese and one of the most important homages to the Azorean archipelago. In the summer of 1924, Raul Brandão undertook a trip with other intellectuals through the Azores and Madeira. Fascinated with the landscapes of the islands and seduced by the people, he went on to pen this foundational text of Azorean literature--elegantly capturing the history, memory, and imaginary of this storied place.

Author: Nicholas D. Spence
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000644200
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 186

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This book investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health and well-being of Indigenous Peoples and assesses the policy responses taken by governments and Indigenous communities across the world. Bringing together innovative research and policy insights from a range of disciplines, this book investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health and well-being of Indigenous Peoples across the world, with coverage of North America, Central America, Africa, and Oceania. Further, it explores the actions taken by governments and Indigenous communities in addressing the challenges posed by this public health crisis. The book emphasises the social determinants of health and well-being, reflecting on issues such as self-governance, human rights law, housing, socioeconomic conditions, access to health care, culture, environmental deprivation, and resource extraction. Chapters also highlight the resilience and agency of Indigenous Peoples in combating the COVID-19 pandemic, despite the legacy of colonialism, patterns of systemic discrimination, and social exclusion. Providing concrete pathways for improving the conditions of Indigenous Peoples in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, this book is essential reading for researchers across indigenous studies, public health, and social policy.

Author: Carlos Yescas Angeles Trujano
Publisher: Hammersmith Press
ISBN: 9290684410
Category : Developing countries
Languages : en
Pages : 88

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As migration has not commonly been considered as part of the indigenous experience, the prevalent view of indigenous communities tends to portray them as static groups, deeply rooted in their territories and customs. Increasingly, however, indigenous peoples are leaving their long-held territories as part of the phenomenon of global migration beyond the customary seasonal and cultural movements of particular groups. Diverse examples of indigenous peoples' migration, its distinctive features and commonalities are highlighted throughout this report, and show that more research and data on this topic are necessary to better inform policies on migration and other phenomena that have an impact on indigenous people' lives.

Author: MAX EDITORIAL
Publisher: Max Editorial
ISBN: 1779719604
Category : Social Science
Languages : pt-BR
Pages : 81

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Joe Biden, um nome que ressoa na história política americana, é muito mais do que um simples político. Sua trajetória é marcada por desafios, conquistas e um compromisso inabalável com o serviço público. Desde sua infância em Scranton, Pennsylvania, até a Casa Branca, Biden é um exemplo de resiliência e esperança. Este livro busca explorar sua vida sob uma luz positiva, destacando não apenas suas realizações, mas também as lições valiosas que ele oferece ao mundo. Nascido em 20 de novembro de 1942, Joe Biden cresceu em um ambiente que moldou profundamente sua visão de mundo. Scranton, uma cidade operária, ensinou-lhe a importância da comunidade e da luta por justiça social. Desde cedo, Biden foi exposto às dificuldades econômicas que muitas famílias enfrentavam, desenvolvendo uma empatia que guiaria suas decisões ao longo da vida. Sua infância não foi isenta de desafios, mas esses desafios cimentaram sua determinação de lutar por um futuro melhor para todos. A carreira política de Biden começou em 1972, quando ele foi eleito para o Senado dos EUA aos 29 anos. Essa jornada não foi apenas uma busca por poder; foi uma luta pela justiça. Desde seus primeiros dias no Senado, Biden defendeu os direitos civis e a igualdade, tornando-se uma voz ativa em questões cruciais da época. Sua paixão por justiça social se tornou uma marca registrada de sua carreira e uma motivação constante em sua trajetória. Uma das parcerias mais significativas da vida de Biden foi sua relação com Barack Obama. A amizade que se desenvolveu entre os dois não apenas redefiniu suas carreiras, mas também teve um impacto profundo na política americana. Juntos, eles enfrentaram desafios enormes, como a crise econômica de 2008, e trabalharam incansavelmente para implementar mudanças que beneficiariam milhões de americanos. Essa parceria não foi apenas sobre política; foi uma verdadeira amizade baseada em respeito mútuo e objetivos compartilhados. Saiba Muito Mais...

Author: The Getty Conservation Institute
Publisher: Getty Publications
ISBN: 0892361816
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 492

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On October 14-19, 1990, the 6th International Conference on the Conservation of Earthen Architecture was held in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Sponsored by the GCI, the Museum of New Mexico State Monuments, ICCROM, CRATerre-EAG, and the National Park Service, under the aegis of US/ICOMOS, the event was organized to promote the exchange of ideas, techniques, and research findings on the conservation of earthen architecture. Presentations at the conference covered a diversity of subjects, including the historic traditions of earthen architecture, conservation and restoration, site preservation, studies in consolidation and seismic mitigation, and examinations of moisture problems, clay chemistry, and microstructures. In discussions that focused on the future, the application of modern technologies and materials to site conservation was urged, as was using scientific knowledge of existing structures in the creation of new, low-cost, earthen architecture housing.

Author: Leen d’Haenens
Publisher: Leuven University Press
ISBN: 9462701806
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 209

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Perception and representation of newcomers and immigrants The topic of migration has become particularly contentious in national and international debates. Media have a discernable impact on overall societal attitudes towards this phenomenon. Polls show time and again that immigration is one of the most important issues occupying people’s minds. This book examines the dynamic interplay between media representations of migrants and refugees on the one hand and the governmental and societal (re)actions to these on the other. Largely focusing on Belgium and Sweden, this collection of interdisciplinary research essays attempts to unravel the determinants of people’s preferences regarding migration policy, expectations towards newcomers, and economic, humanitarian and cultural concerns about immigration’s effect on the majority population’s life. Whilst migrants and refugees remain voiceless and highly underrepresented in the legacy media, this volume allows their voices to be heard. Contributors: Leen d’Haenens (KU Leuven), Willem Joris (KU Leuven), Paul Puschmann (KU Leuven/Radboud University Nijmegen), Ebba Sundin (Halmstad University), David De Coninck (KU Leuven), Rozane De Cock (KU Leuven), Valériane Mistiaen (Université libre de Bruxelles), Lutgard Lams (KU Leuven), Stefan Mertens (KU Leuven), Olivier Standaert (UC Louvain), Hanne Vandenberghe (KU Leuven), Koen Matthijs (KU Leuven), Kevin Smets (Vrije Universiteit Brussel), Jacinthe Mazzocchetti (UC Louvain), Lorraine Gerstmans (UC Louvain), Lien Mostmans (Vrije Universiteit Brussel), and François Heinderyckx (Université libre de Bruxelles) Ebook available in Open Access. This publication is GPRC-labeled (Guaranteed Peer-Reviewed Content). With thanks to the funding provided by Belspo (Belgian Science Policy Office), as part of the framework programme BRAIN-be (Belgian Research Action Through Interdisciplinary Networks), contract nr BR/165/A4/IM2MEDIATE.

Author: Conceição Evaristo
Publisher: Host Publications, Inc.
ISBN: 9780924047336
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 156

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Fiction. Latino/Latina Studies. Translated from the Portuguese by Paloma Martinez-Cruz. The story of a young Afro-Brazilian woman's journey from the land of her enslaved ancestors to the emptiness of urban life. However, the generations of creativity, violence and family cannot be so easily left behind as Ponci is heir to a mysterious psychic gift from her grandfather. Does this gift have the power to bring Poncia back from the emotional vacuum and absolute solitude that has overtaken her in the city? Do the elemental forces of earth, air, fire and water mean anything in the barren urban landscape? A mystical story of family, dreams and hope by the most talented chronicler of Afro-Brazilian life writing today.