Identity, Urbanization and Political Demography in Greenland

摘要: Abstract From the early colonial days in eighteenth century, Greenland's demographic structure, including people's movements from settlements to towns, have followed political decisions taken Copenhagen and, after introduction of Home Rule 1979, inherited by local authorities Nuuk. In 1970s, Greenlandic resistance against this policy came epitomize defence traditional culture, which was associated with life settlements. This discourse regained some momentum towards end millennium, but self-rule 2009, a new seems over, may change close 300 years thinking and significant impact on roots negotiation identity.