<DIV><DIV>Despite the increasing importance of the concept of 'diaspora' and its widespread use in academic case studies and in the self-description of a number of minority communities and networks, the subject has received relatively little general scholarly treatment. <I>Diasporas: Concepts, Identities, Intersections</I> addresses this lack by providing a comprehensive and authoritative overview of the political and cultural ideas and groups involved. Wide-ranging and interdisciplinary, the book contains examinations of major concepts and theories, including migration, ethnicity and postcolonialism.&#160; It also provides&#160; introductions to selected key diasporas&#160;-- Jewish, Irish and African American among others&#160;-- as well as discussions of diaspora in relation to a range of important issues and processes, and explorations of new directions in research.&#160; </DIV></DIV>