Ethnic Identity

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From Stephen Graham Jones, the master of modern horror and New York Times bestselling author of The Buffalo Hunter Hunter, a novel of revenge and identity hailed by Stephen King as “thrilling, literate, scary, immersive” that is equal parts psychological horror...

Who are the Igbo? Where did they come from? How did they become one of Africa’s most dynamic, resilient, and culturally complex peoples? These questions have echoed across generations — from village squares in Eastern Nigeria to diaspora communities across the world; from the debates of scholars to the passionate claims of cultural enthusiasts; from Christian pulpits to the quiet reflections of families retelling their ancestral stories. For more than a century, the most popular answer has been dramatic and compelling: “The Igbo are descendants of the ancient Israelites.” This ...

“This incendiary j’accuse isn’t afraid to name names.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review “Indigeneity is caught between truth tellers and tricksters.…Dina Gilio-Whitaker boldly espouses our truths while confronting the tricksters among us. Indigenous America needs more truth...

We all know how identities - notably, those of nationality, class, culture, race, and religion - are at the root of global conflict, but the more elusive truth is that these identities are created by conflict in the first place. In provocative, entertaining chapters, Kwame Anthony Appiah interweaves keen-edged argument with engrossing historical tales and reveals the tangled contradictions within the stories that define us. 

Winner of the the 1998 Ralph Waldo Emerson Award of the Phi Beta Kappa Society King Philip's War, the excruciating racial war--colonists against Indians--that erupted in New England in 1675, was, in proportion to population, the bloodiest in American history. Some even argued that the massacres...

The development of the Palestinian Identity has been the focus of many studies and conferences. However, all of the studies so far concentrate on the emergence of this identity in the last hundred years. Although several papers in this book still have dealt with the development of the Palestinian Identity in late Ottoman and early British Mandate Palestine, another focus of the event was however on analyzing the understanding of the Palestinian Identity in relation to the biblical story, history and archeology and how this understanding has been reflected in poetry and the art. The self-...

This work looks at conflicts between the Hutu and the Tutsi in Rwanda and Burundi. The conflicts between the two groups have sometimes been characterised as ethnic, although neither group has fundamental attributes of ethnicity or ethnic identity which separate one from the other.They have the same culture. They speak the same language. And they have had a common history during the past 400 years. They have intermingled and have intermarried for so long since the Tutsi arrived in the region about 400 years ago that whatever differences existed between them in the past in terms of culture, ...

Explore the political history of how a radical concept of identity forged mighty empires and sparked mass revolutions. Perfect for a thought-provoking commute, this intense global narrative reveals how the primal need for belonging was weaponized into the modern world's most powerful force. From...

This book is for Parents, Educator and those working with children and adolescent. The book will help you to raise children and adolescents who are well-adjusted, empathetic, and appreciative of diversity, preparing them to thrive in a multicultural society. This book will help adult to foster an environment where children can confidently explore and embrace their cultural heritage, thereby enhancing their self-esteem, sense of belonging, and cultural awareness. Also equip you with the knowledge and practical guide to effectively nurture and support the development of a strong, positive ...

In a dazzling blend of history and linguistics, a Hollywood dialect coach reveals the unexpected ways that accents shape our lives Why do so many movie villains have British accents? Why do some New Englanders say “carr” and others “cahh?” And why does Alaskan Sarah Palin sound like...

Who are the Fulani—and where did they really come from? Are they indigenous to West Africa… Or migrants from North Africa or the Middle East? Why are they spread across so many countries? And how did a pastoral people rise to build one of the most powerful empires in African history? This book answers the questions others avoid. In a world filled with myths, political narratives, and half-truths, The Origins of the Fulani People cuts through the noise with a bold, evidence-based exploration of one of Africa’s most misunderstood groups. This is not a shallow overview. This is a deep, ...

Who Exactly Was Jesus—not just in spirit and divinity—but in skin, ethnicity, and culture during His earthly ministry? In The Case for Christ’s Color, David Dare confronts a deeply rooted and often overlooked question with boldness, clarity, and reverence: What did Jesus actually look like? This groundbreaking work brings biblical evidence to the forefront, uncovering Jesus’ true racial and ethnic identity as a Galilean Semite. Combining Scripture, historical records, and cultural insights, Dare strips away centuries of artistic misrepresentation to reveal a more accurate image of ...

A brief history of Kenya since independence and some of the major political and social developments which have taken place in the country during the post-colonial era. The author also looks at the significance of ethnicity and ethnic identities in the formation of Kenya as a nation. The geography of the country, focusing on provinces and other geographical aspects of the country, is also an important part of this study.

An evocative journey into early medieval Britain, where myth and wilderness intertwine – brought to life by Amy Jeffs’ original linocut art. Step into the wilderness of early medieval Britain with Wild, a captivating collection of myths, legends, and reimagined tales from the sixth to tenth...

Read by the author. Many of us feel like we don't belong or are out of touch with our true identity. Discover how you can gain a stronger sense of who God made you to be and step confidently into every relationship, fully owning your unique distinctions and celebrating the differences of others...

In the Shadow of an Irish God portrays the edgy springtime of a boy’s life: first love, dawning sexual awareness, religious anxiety, racial bigotry, ethnic identity, and a host of boyhood adventures. Randall Kyrzak, author of multiple award-winning thriller novels (Summer Solstice Publishers)

Bloomsbury presents Navigating Life as a Brown Girl: A therapist’s guide for South Asian women by Fahima Ali, read by Tania Rodrigues For too long you've been taught to be everything for everyone – except yourself. But now it's time to change the narrative. My dear brown girls, this book is...

A poignant, moving essay collection on the longing and hope of living in diaspora and what it means to be Palestinian today, from the Lambda Literary Award-winning author of You Exist Too Much. Fewer and fewer Palestinians living in the diaspora today have direct experiences of their homeland...

How do we define patriotism in a diverse society? What divides us and what brings us together? Why do we feel uncomfortable celebrating our country’s history? How to be a Patriot offers a new way of understanding our collective identity in a country wracked by division and brimming with...

A defining manual on using creativity as a tool for empowerment and allowing your personal identity to live in and guide all parts of your life, Kevin Morosky shares stories and inspiration from the women who have most influenced his creative path and explores the ways we can pursue success by...