Books by Robin Cohen

Investigates the changing meanings of the concept and the contemporary diasporic condition, including case studies of Jewish, Armenian, African, Chinese, British, Indian, Lebanese and Caribbean people. The title outlines a fresh perspectives for the study of diasporas. It also features illustrations, guided readings, and suggested essay questions.

The history of migration from prehistoric man's first steps out of the Rift Valley to the present-day exodus from Syria, and the effects migration has had on language and culture, artistic and scientific advancement throughout history.

In the face of the destructive possibilities of resurgent nationalisms, unyielding ethnicities and fundamentalist religious affinities, there is hardly a more urgent task than understanding how humans can learn to live alongside one another.

Shows how the preferences, interests, and actions of global capital, migrant labour and national politicians intersect and often contradict each other. This work explores how nation-states segment the 'insiders' from the 'outsiders', and how politically powerless migrants relate to more privileged migrants and the national citizenry.