Diaspora Politics Hardback: At Home Abroad - Hardcover

'Gabriel Sheffer is among the leading figures of this expanding field of research that is diaspora studies ... a worldwide known expert. Diaspora Politics represents an important contribution ... Sheffer's attempt to define conceptual boundaries and provide tentative classifications is helpful and should be greatly welcomed. [An] insightful and very readable book. Sheffer's volume proves indeed to be an excellent and solid contribution to an expanding field of research and will certainly remain a must read for several years to come.' Matteo Fumagalli, Ethnic and Racial Studies

' ... clarifies the core concepts that undergird migration and the diaspora phenomenon. It also outlines an important typology of diasporism. Essential to anyone interested in the dynamics of migration, diaspora, and diasporism. Through his profound analytical insight, deep historical knowledge of diasporas, and fluid prose, Sheffer clearly presents the most salient issues pertaining to migration and diasporism. Diaspora Politics is an authoritative work on diaspora politics; it is rich in substance, innovative in ideas, and replete with references.' Georges E. Fouron, International Studies Review

'Characterized by a true comparative perspective, the study contrasts with work of the many who claim that perspective but in fact project a model based on their expertise in only one diaspora ... This will be a core text for diaspora studies. Essential.' Choice

Gabriel Sheffer is Professor of Political Science at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and editor of The Jerusalem Journal of International Relations. Recipient of the Israeli Prime Minister's Prize for Political Biography, he has advised various Israeli governments. He frequently contributes to Israeli and foreign magazines and quality newspapers. He published extensively on ethno-national diasporas, the Jewish Diaspora, Israeli politics and foreign policy. Among his other authored books, he is the author of Moshe Sharett: Biography of a Political Moderate.