The Perils of Belonging: Autochthony, Citizenship, and Exclusion in Africa and Europe

by Peter Geschiere (Author)

• New

  Paperback
  2009

  $42.73

  Traces the concept of autochthony back to the classical period and incisively explores the idea in two very different contexts: Cameroon and the Netherlands. This book examines the emotional appeal of autochthony - as well as its dubious historical basis - and sheds light on a range of issues, such as multiculturalism, and national citizenship.

• New

  Hardcover
  2009

  $94.69

  Traces the concept of autochthony back to the classical period and incisively explores the idea in two very different contexts: Cameroon and the Netherlands. This book examines the emotional appeal of autochthony - as well as its dubious historical basis - and sheds light on a range of issues, such as multiculturalism, and national citizenship.