The Workings of Diaspora: Jamaican Maroons and the Claims to Sovereignty

The Workings of Diaspora: Jamaican Maroons and the Claims to Sovereignty explores how the lived experience of Jamaican Maroons is linked to the African Diaspora, emphasizing the terms' use and its significance as an analytical tool. It demonstrates how Jamaican Maroons inform resistance to abjection and affirm black humanity by claiming their African origin and developing solidarity and consciousness.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 166 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2023
Publisher: Lexington Books

Engaging the past, present, and future, The Workings of Diaspora: Jamaican Maroons and the Claims to Sovereignty explores the intricate connections between the lived experiences of Jamaican Maroons and the broader African Diaspora. Through an interdisciplinary approach, this book delves into the definition and significance of Diaspora, with a particular emphasis on its practical applications. Mario Nisbett, a leading scholar in the field, demonstrates that examining the socio-political development of Jamaican Maroon communities sheds light on the immense importance of the African Diaspora as an analytical tool. By asserting their African origins and fostering solidarity and consciousness, Jamaican Maroons resist abjection and the denial of full humanity, thereby affirming black humanity. This groundbreaking book establishes that contemporary Jamaican Maroons remain relevant and actively engage with the African Diaspora to enhance black status and strengthen assertions of sovereignty.

The Workings of Diaspora: Jamaican Maroons and the Claims to Sovereignty offers a comprehensive examination of the historical, cultural, and political dimensions of the Jamaican Maroon communities. It explores the complex interplay between these communities and the broader African Diaspora, highlighting the ways in which they have shaped each other's experiences and identities. Through a multidisciplinary approach, the book examines the various definitions and interpretations of Diaspora, shedding light on its historical and contemporary relevance. It also explores the ways in which Jamaican Maroons have used their African heritage to assert their sovereignty and resist oppression, highlighting the enduring power of cultural identity and heritage in shaping social movements and political struggles.

The book's interdisciplinary approach combines historical analysis, cultural studies, and political science to provide a rich and nuanced understanding of the Jamaican Maroon communities and their relationship with the African Diaspora. It draws on a wide range of sources, including primary documents, secondary literature, and interviews with key stakeholders, to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date account of these communities' history and contemporary challenges. The Workings of Diaspora: Jamaican Maroons and the Claims to Sovereignty is an essential read for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the study of Diaspora, African history, and social justice. It offers valuable insights into the complex dynamics of identity, resistance, and sovereignty, and provides a framework for understanding the ongoing struggles and contributions of marginalized communities to global history.

Weight: 272g
Dimension: 230 x 154 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781793613905