یک ملت کریول: ادغام ملی در گینه بیسائو

Despite high degrees of cultural and ethnic diversity as well as prevailing political instability, Guinea-Bissau’s population has developed a strong sense of national belonging. By examining both contemporary and historical perspectives, __A Creole Nation__ explores how creole identity, culture, and political leaders have influenced postcolonial nation-building processes in Guinea-Bissau, and the ways in which the phenomenon of cultural creolization results in the emergence of new identities. "Despite high degrees of cultural and ethnic diversity as well as prevailing political instability, Guinea-Bissau's population has developed a strong sense of national belonging. By examining both contemporary and historical perspectives, A Creole Nation explores how creole identity, culture, and political leaders have influenced postcolonial nation-building processes in Guinea-Bissau, and the ways in which the phenomenon of cultural creolization results in the emergence of new identities"--Back cover Contents Illustrations Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1 Guinea-Bissau A Creole Nation? Chapter 2 Creole Identity in Guinea-Bissau Chapter 3 Building the Nation Conclusion Interviews Bibliography Index