THE ARAB COMMUNITY IN POLAND. OLD AND NEW DIASPORA

The book "The Arab Community in Poland. Old and New Diaspora" is a fascinating journey into the history and present of one of the lesser-known minorities in Poland. This publication, filling a gap in previous research, brings the reader closer to the fate of Arabs who settled in Poland after World War II, as well as those who came later, after the political transformation. It is a story about their integration, identity and interactions with Polish society, presented from a sociological perspective.

• Comprehensive analysis of the Arab diaspora in Poland
• History and culture of the Arab world in the Polish context
• Attitudes and opinions of the Arab community on the transformation of Poland
• Interactions between Arabs and Poles
• Daily problems and challenges of the diaspora
• Diversity within the Arab diaspora itself
• Specifics of the Arab immigrant community

The author, Dr. Mustafa Switat, takes us on a journey through the history of Polish-Arab relations, showing the richness and diversity of Arab culture, which is often perceived as a monolith. His sociological research sheds light on the attitudes and opinions of members of the diaspora on the transformation of Poland, migration policy and issues related to the model of a multicultural Poland. He compares the experiences and perspectives of members of the "old" and "new" diaspora, and compares them with the opinions of Poles.

This book is particularly valuable because the Arab diaspora in Poland is a specific example of an immigrant community. It consists mainly of men, and the group itself is socially invisible and unknown, although the Arab theme often appears in public discourse, mostly in the negative context of foreign events with Muslim-Arab origin. The author tries to break stereotypes and show the true face of this community, drawing attention to the daily problems and challenges faced by its members.

Dr. Mustafa Switat, a graduate of the Interdepartmental Environmental Doctoral Studies at the University of Warsaw and the University of Palacký, is the author of numerous scientific articles on the sociology of migration, history, globalization processes, multiculturalism, cultural transfer and clinical psychology. His extensive research experience and in-depth knowledge of migration issues make this publication a valuable source of information for all those interested in migration and integration in Poland.

"The Arab Community in Poland. Old and New Diaspora" is a must-read for sociologists, historians, political scientists, as well as for all those who want to better understand the specifics of Polish society and its relations with other cultures. It is a book that prompts reflection on identity, integration and multiculturalism in the modern world. Length: 2294 characters