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The Hindu Diaspora: Comparative Patterns (Global Diasporas)

The Hindu Diaspora: Comparative Patterns (Global Diasporas)

Hinduism outside the Indian subcontinent represents a contrasting and scattered community. From Britain to the Caribbean, diasporic Hindus have substantially reformed their beliefs and practices in accordance with their historical and social circumstances. In this theoretically innovative analysis Steven Vertovec examines:
* the historical construction of the category 'Hinduism in India'
* the formation of a distinctive Caribbean Hindu culture during the nineteenth century
* the role of youth groups in forging new identities during Trinidad's Hindu Renaissance
* the reproduction of regionally based identities and frictions in Britain's Hindu communities
* the differences in temple use across the diaspora.
This book provides a rich and fascinating view of the Hindu diaspora in the past, present and its possible futures.

Country	USA
Author	Steven Vertovec
Binding	Paperback
Brand	Vertovec, Steven
EAN	9780415238939
Edition	1
ISBN	0415238935
Label	Routledge
Manufacturer	Routledge
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	204
PublicationDate	2001-01-07
Publisher	Routledge
ReleaseDate	2000-10-26
Studio	Routledge

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