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Western Sahara

The Refugee Nation

Author(s) Pablo San Martín

Hardback - £9.99

Paperback - £2.99

Language: English

Genre(s): History

Series: Iberian and Latin American Studies

October 2010 · 224 pages ·216x138mm

· Hardback - 9780708322055
· Paperback - 9780708323809
· eBook - pdf - 9780708323816
· eBook - epub - 9781783161188

About The Book

This book explores the dynamic process of construction of the new Saharawi identity, culture and society developed in the refugee camps over the three last decades of conflict and analyses the complex articulation of elements from the Hispanic, Arab and African worlds that shapes the contours of the Saharawi Refugee Nation.

Endorsements

"Anyone interested in the ongoing plight of the conflict in Western Sahara, the legacy of colonialism, nationalistic aspirations, and the refugee experience should read this book...This book is an excellent addition to studies of the Western Sahara struggle. Most others have focused on political aspects... Highly recommended." William P. Kladky, College of Notre Dame

Introduction Chapter 1: From Cuba to Villa Cisneros: The construction of the Spanish neo-colonial space in the Sahara Chapter 2: From Spanish Province to Non-Self Governing Territory: The (im)possible de-colonisation process Chapter 3: From Refugees to Citizens: Nation-building in the Saharawi Refugee Camps Chapter 4: From Bidanis to Saharawis: Collective narratives of war, resistance and desire Chapter 5: From Dahla to Cuba: The Hispanisation of Saharawi society Chapter 6: From the Wilaya to the Taxifone: The privatisation of Saharawi society Final remarks

About the Author(s)

Author(s): Pablo San Martín

Dr Pablo San Martin worked as a lecturer in Spanish studies and the University of Leeds. He now works as a consultant and freelance writer, who specialises in conflict, security and nationalism in Spanish-speaking Africa.