The Workings of Diaspora
Jamaican Maroons and the Claims to Sovereignty
Abstract
Engaging the past, the present, and the future, The Workings of Diaspora: Jamaican Maroons and the Claims to Sovereignty shows how the lived experience of Jamaican Maroons is linked to the African Diaspora. In so doing, this interdisciplinary undertaking interrogates the definition of Diaspora but mainly emphasizes the term’s use. Mario Nisbett demonstrates that an examination of Jamaican Maroon communities, particularly their socio-political development, can further highlight the significance of the African Diaspora as an analytical tool. He shows how Jamaican Maroons inform resistance to abjection, a denial of full humanity, through claiming their African origin and developing solidarity and consciousness in order to affirm black humanity. This book establishes that present-day Jamaican Maroons remain relevant and engage the African Diaspora to improve black standing and bolster assertions of sovereignty.
Schlagworte
Slave resistance Emancipation African Diaspora history Freedom fighters Critical Practice Heritage studies Autonomy Pan-Africanism- 1–16 Introduction 1–16
- 51–76 Ch03. Origin 51–76
- 123–130 Conclusion 123–130
- 131–134 Appendix 1 131–134
- 135–138 Appendix 2 135–138
- 139–142 Appendix 3 139–142
- 143–152 Bibliography 143–152
- 153–156 Index 153–156
- 157–158 About Author 157–158