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Laguerre proposes a relationship among migrants and their home society that transcends current views in migration studies. The relationship among Haitians who live outside Haiti reflects a web rather than a radial relationship with the home country; Haitian migrants communicate among themselves and the home country simultaneously. In viewing the Haitian diaspora from a global perspective, the author reveals a new theory of interconnectedness in migration, which marks a significant move away from transnationalism.
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Diaspora, Politics, and Globalization
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Diaspora, Politics, and Globalization
Michel S. Laguerre
DIASPORA, POLITICS, AND GLOBALIZATION
© Michel S. Laguerre, 2006. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles or reviews. First published in 2006 by PALGRAVE MACMILLAN™ 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10010 and Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire, England RG21 6XS Companies and representatives throughout the world. PALGRAVE MACMILLAN is the global academic imprint of the Palgrave Macmillan division of St. Martin’s Press, LLC and of Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. Macmillan® is a registered trademark in the United States, United Kingdom and other countries. Palgrave is a registered trademark in the European Union and other countries. ISBN-13: 978–1–4039–7452–5 ISBN-10: 1–4039–7452–7 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Laguerre, Michel S. Diaspora, politics, and globalization / Michel S. Laguerre p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 1–4039–7452–7 (alk. paper) 1. Transnationalism—Political aspects—Case studies. 2. Globalization—Political aspects—Case studies. 3. Haitian Americans—Politics and government. I. Title. JZ1320.L34 2006 320.973089⬘9697294—dc22
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A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library. Design by Newgen Imaging Systems (P) Ltd., Chennai, India. First edition: July 2006 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Printed in the United States of America.
For Sibby and Norm Whitten, Jr.
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Contents
List of Tables
ix
Preface and Acknowledgments
xi
Introduction: Mapping the Global Arena of Diasporic Politics
1
1. The Practice of Diasporic Politics
13
2. State, Diaspora, and Transnational Politics
43
3. Diasporic Lobbying in American Politics
73
4. Virtual Diasporic Public Sphere
113
5. Dediasporization: Homeland and Hostland
133
Conclusion: Diasporic Politics and Transnational Political Space
163
Notes
169
Bibliography
189
Index
207
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List of Tables
1.1 1999 Special Election Results 1.2 Election Results 2000: Massachusetts House of Representatives (Fifth, Suffolk) 1.3 Massachusetts House of Representatives Election Results: Fifth Suffolk State Rep. District 1.4 Florida House of Representatives Election Results: District 108 1.5 Florida House of Representatives Election Results: District 108 1.6 Florida House of Representatives Election Results: District 104 1.7 Special Democratic Primary Election Results 1.8 City of Boston: Election Summary Report (April 12, 2005) 1.9 Haitian American Mayors and City Council Members 1.10 Haitian American Judges 3.1 U.S. Law Firms Retained by the Aristide Government, Haiti (2001–2002) 3.2 U.S. Law Firms Retained by the Préval Government, Haiti (1999–2000)
28 29 29 29 30 31 32 32 34 34 90 92
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