Abdelmajid Hannoum Bücher

Focusing on the dynamics of migration in Tangier, this book delves into the experiences of African migrants heading to Europe and Europeans relocating to Africa. Through extensive ethnographic research, it highlights the complexities of race and legal status, revealing how these factors shape both the lives of migrants and the cultural landscape of the city. The narrative provides a nuanced understanding of the interactions and influences between diverse communities in this unique geographic and cultural intersection.

Exploring the narrative expressions of secularism, this book examines its articulation and pervasive transmission within and beyond state institutions. It delves into how secularism shapes societal norms and influences various aspects of culture and governance, providing insights into its role in contemporary discourse.

Looking at how French colonial rule invented the concept of the Maghreb, carving it out as something distinct from sub-Saharan African and the Middle East, Abdelmajid Hannoum demonstrates how this started long before the conquest of Algiers and lasted until the time of independence, and beyond, to our present.