Challenging the assumption that a common culture can form the basis for national solidarity, this volume considers the interpretive conflict between lineage-based and territorial paradigms of national identity in Somalia. Sample topics include the links between nationalism and local economic circumstances; nationalist resistance movements in southern Somalia; and changing gender roles among Somalis in exile. A diverse group of contributors includes academics representing a range of disciplines as well as a journalist and a civil engineer. Kusow teaches sociology at Oakland U. in Michigan. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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