Nov 26th, 2008 · Author Joseph O'Neill says the meaning of nationality and nationhood have changed dramatically in the past two decades. He should know: Raised in Holland, the half-Irish, half-Turkish author of Netherland now lives with his family in New York City.
Nov 25th, 2008 · Nationality, tradition and belonging: The themes of Jhumpa Lahiri's fiction spring from the complexities of the author's own life. Born to Indian parents in London and raised in Rhode Island, Lahiri says she's struggled for four decades to feel like she belonged in America.
Jun 9th, 2008 · For the first time in 27 years, a group of top-ranked sumo wrestlers traveled to Southern California for an exhibition tournament. The nationality of the finalists was a surprise to many.
May 19th, 2006 · Nigerian-born novelist Chris Abani stunned critics with his debut novel Graceland. His follow-up novella tackles questions of identity and nationality -- this time, from a female perspective.