Strangers and Neighbors

Autorentext

Andrea M. Voyer (Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison) is Assistant Professor of Sociology at Pace University.

Klappentext

Andrea M. Voyer shares five years of observations in the city of Lewiston and reveals the promise and challenges of multicultural community.

Zusammenfassung
In Strangers and Neighbors, Andrea M. Voyer shares five years of observations in the city of Lewiston. Through her sensitive depictions of the experiences of Somalis, Lewiston city leadership, anti-racism activists, and even racists, Voyer reveals both the promise of and the obstacles to achieving community in the face of diversity.

Inhalt

Introduction: strangers in a strange land; 1. Ellis Island South and Maine's Mogadishu; 2. The meaning of Somali settlement and the boundaries of belonging; 3. Being the inclusive community; 4. Disciplined to diversity; 5. Familiar strangers; Conclusion: cultural scaffolding.