The Hindu Diaspora: Comparative Patterns

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 ...