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The Political Economy of South Asian Diaspora : Patterns of Socio-Economic Influence / edited by G. Pillai.

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Format:
Book
Contributor:
Pillai, G., Editor.
Series:
International Political Economy Series, 2662-2491
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Economic policy.
International economic relations.
Economic development.
International relations.
Development economics.
Religion and sociology.
Economic Policy.
International Political Economy'.
Development Studies.
International Relations.
Development Economics.
Sociology of Religion.
Local Subjects:
Economic Policy.
International Political Economy'.
Development Studies.
International Relations.
Development Economics.
Sociology of Religion.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (XII, 215 p.)
Edition:
1st ed. 2013.
Place of Publication:
London : Palgrave Macmillan UK : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2013.
Language Note:
English
Summary:
The South Asian diaspora is a diverse group who settled in different parts of the world, often concentrated in developed countries. This volume explores how transnational politics overlap with religious ideologies, media and culture amongst the diaspora, contributing to diasporic identity building in host countries.
Contents:
Machine generated contents note:
Introduction; Gopinath Pillai
PART I: ECONOMICS
1. Looking East and Beyond: Indian IT Diaspora in Japan; Anthony P. D'Costa
2. Bangladeshi Diaspora Entrepreneurs in Japan; Md Mizanur Rahman and Lian Kwen Fee
3. From Sentries to Skilled Migrants: the transitory residence of the Nepali community in Singapore; Hema Kiruppalini
4. Migrant Remittance Supported Micro Enterprises in South Asia; Shahadat Khan
5. Diaspora Route to Professional Success in the Indian Context: A Perspective; Ravi Mantha and Meng Weng Wong
PART II: RELIGION
6. Religion, Politics and Islam in the South Asian Diaspora; Pnina Werbner
7. Social Movements in the Diasporic Context: the Sathya Sai Baba Movement; Ajaya K. Sahoo and Melissa Kelly
PART III: MEDIA
8. Transnational Subject/Transnational Audience: the NRI trope and Diasporic Aesthetic in Diasporic Romance Films; Sarah Joshi
9. Transnational Collaboration and Media Industry in South India: Case of Malaysian-Indian Diaspora; Shanthini Pillai
Conclusion; Gopinath Pillai.
Notes:
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781349449095
1349449091
9781137285980
1137285982
9781137285973
1137285974

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