The Hindu Diaspora - Comparative Patterns (Paperback, New)

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.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Global Diasporas
Release date:	October 2000
First published:	2000
Authors:	Steven Vertovec
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	204
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-23893-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Religious groups Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Hinduism Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Hinduism
LSN:	0-415-23893-5
Barcode:	9780415238939

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