Shifting Transnational Bonding in Indian Diaspora

This book explores Indian diasporic communities in different countries, highlighting the shifting nature of Indian transnationalism and its cultural entanglements with the host countries. It also studies the forces affecting bonding among these communities, such as global and local encounters, glocalisation, and economic, political, and cultural changes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume delves into the intricate tapestry of Indian diasporic communities across a diverse range of countries, including the United Kingdom, Trinidad, Portugal, the Netherlands, and Fiji, among others. It offers fresh insights into the ever-evolving dynamics of Indian transnationalism, shedding light on the complex interplay between migration, cultural exchange, and identity formation.

The book explores the profound ways in which migrant communities uphold and reinforce their diaspora identity while simultaneously maintaining a deep connection to their homelands. It highlights emerging trends in the configuration of Indian transnationalism, emphasizing the cultural entanglements and distinctions between the host countries and the Indian homelands.

Furthermore, the volume delves into the various forces that shape the bonds among these communities, encompassing global and local encounters, glocalization, as well as economic, political, and cultural transformations within the Indian state and the broader Indian diaspora.

Featuring a diverse array of essays grounded in rigorous fieldwork, this volume holds immense value for students and scholars engaged in the fields of diaspora studies, globalization and transnational migration, cultural studies, minority studies, sociology, political studies, international relations, and South Asian studies. It provides a rich and multifaceted perspective on the multifaceted nature of Indian diasporic experiences, contributing to our understanding of the global dynamics of migration and cultural exchange.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367514303