Innovative Departures: Anthropology and the Indian Diaspora

ISBN-13: 9780367345372 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 170 str.

Ravindra K. Jain

Opis

This volume brings together analytical insights from modern social and cultural anthropology to unravel processes of globalization in the 21^st century through diasporic migrations. Developments in anthropological theory and method are traced from the heritage of Enlightenment to the present times, with special reference to India.

Spis treści

Preface and Acknowledgements.  Introduction  1. Horizons of Anthropology  2. Anthropology Yesterday and Today  3. Anthropology and Diaspora Studies: Comparative Perspective  4. Anthropology and Diaspora Studies: Data and Interpretation  5. Race, Ethnicity and Identity in Diaspora  6. Nation and Trans-nation in Diasporic Geopolitics  7. Diasporic Integration and Social Justice in South Africa  8. Contemporary Malaysian Indians  9. Ascription, Aspiration and Achievement: Malaysian Indian Trajectory.  Conclusion: Anthropology at Home and Abroad.  Bibliography