Diaspora and Identity - 9781138850712

Taylor & Francis

Diaspora and IdentityPerspectives on South Asian Diaspora\nAuthor(s): Ajaya Sahoo, Gabriel Sheffer\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138850712, 978-1138850712\nSynopsis\nThis book investigates the identity issues of South Asians in the diaspora. It engages the theoretical and methodological debates concerning processes of culture and identity in the contemporary context of globalisation and transnationalism. It analyses the South Asian diaspora - a perfect route to a deeper understanding of contemporary socio-cultural transformations and the way in which information and communication technology functions as both a catalyst and indicator of such transformations. The book will be of interest to scholars of diaspora studies, cultural studies, international migration studies, and ethnic and racial studies.\n\nThis book is a collection of papers from the journal South Asian Diaspora.