Somalis in Minnesota (Paperback)

The story of Somalis in Minnesota begins with three words: sahan, war, and martisoor. Driven from their homeland by civil war and famine, one group of Somali sahan, pioneers, discovered well-paying jobs in the city of Marshall, Minnesota. soon the war, news, travelled that not only was employment available but the people in this northern state, so different in climate from their African homeland, were generous in martisoor, hospitality, just like the Somali people themselves. The diaspora began in 1992, and today more than fifty thousand Somalis live in Minnesota, the most of any state. Many have made their lives in small towns and rural areas, and many more have settled in Minneapolis, earning this city the nickname "Little Somalia" or "Little Mogadishu". Amiable guide Ahmed Yusuf introduces readers to these varied communities, exploring economic and political life, religious and cultural practices, and successes in education and health care. He also tackles the controversial topics that command newspaper headlines: alleged links to terrorist organisations and the recruitment of young Somali men to fight in the civil war back home. This newest addition to the people of Minnesota series captures the story of the states most recent immigrant group at a pivotal time in its history.

General

Imprint:	Minnesota Historical Society Press,U.S.
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2012
First published:	December 2012
Authors:	Ahmed Ismail Yusuf
Dimensions:	230 x 155 x 7mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	112
ISBN-13:	978-0-87351-867-3
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > American history > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Black studies Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Population & demography > Immigration & emigration Books > History > American history > General Promotions
LSN:	0-87351-867-5
Barcode:	9780873518673

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