“steven vertovec”

While placing the notion of transnationalism within the broader study of globalization, this book particularly addresses the emergence and impacts of migrant transnational practices. Each chapter demonstrates ways in which new and contemporary transnational activities of migrants are fundamentally t... More

While placing the notion of transnationalism within the broader study of globalization, this book particularly addresses the emergence and impacts of migrant transnational practices. Each chapter demonstrates ways in which new and contemporary transnational activities of migrants are fundamentally t... More

This book presents essays pointing toward a number of possible new directions - both theoretical and methodological - for anthropological inquiry into migration and multiculturalism.... More

In this theoretically innovative analysis Steven Vertovec looks at why Hindu identities have developed in such different ways in different contexts and in so doing questions the assumption that subcontinent Hinduism represents the authentic articulation of Hindu identity.... More

Multiculturalism has been much questioned across the world in recent years. This is a comprehensive analysis of how this happened and its consequences for our societies.... More

Multiculturalism has been much questioned across the world in recent years. This is a comprehensive analysis of how this happened and its consequences for our societies.... More

This collection is a detailed exploration of cosmopolitanism written by eminent scholars and public intellectuals from many disciplines and cultural backgrounds. By challenging old assumptions and advancing new analytical frameworks, it provides a full and representative set of views on the nature, ... More

In both scientific research and public interest over the past two decades there has been a growing attention to environmental matters. This volume presents the views of a number of leading figures concerning the nature of environmental consciousness and the emergence of connections linking globaliza... More

The Indian diaspora, with between nine and twelve million people living outside South Asia, is one of the largest and most significant in the world today. This book examines the Indian diaspora in the US, Canada, the UK, East Africa, South Africa, the West Indies, Southeast Asia and Australasia focu... More

This book is the first detailed archaeological study of early Indian trade routes during the proto-historic and the the first phase of the early historic periods up to c.200 BC. About Author : Reader in the Department of History, Delhi University... More