Claire L. Adida Livres

Focusing on the varied immigrant experiences in urban West Africa, the narrative delves into the contrasting realities faced by different groups. While some immigrants manage to integrate smoothly into society, others encounter significant challenges, including exclusion and violence. The book provides a nuanced examination of these dynamics, highlighting the complexities of identity and belonging in a rapidly changing urban landscape.

Amid mounting fears of violent Islamic extremism, many Europeans ask whether Muslim immigrants can integrate into historically Christian countries. In a groundbreaking ethnographic investigation of France's Muslim migrant population, Why Muslim Integration Fails in Christian-Heritage Societies explores this complex question. The authors conclude that both Muslim and non- Muslim French must share responsibility for the slow progress of Muslim integration.