This text comprises a collection of essays and case studies examining specific diasporas, immigrant communities and border identities . The case studies range from Muslims in Europe to Chicanos in Texas, from Chinese immigrants in California to the peach blossom diaspora in Taiwan. The book also discusses the Jewish diaspora and the creation of the state of Israel, as well as two centuries of Irish diasporic experiences in Australia and America. The work concludes with some after-thoughts on diaspora and the potential for global unity in the face of today’s global diversity.