The Literature of the Indian Diaspora: Theorizing the Diasporic Imaginary

by Vijay Mishra

Book Overview

The Literature of the Indian Diaspora constitutes a major study of the literature and other cultural texts of the Indian diaspora. It is also an important contribution to diaspora theory in general. Examining both the 'old' Indian diaspora of early capitalism, following the abolition of slavery, and the 'new' diaspora linked to movements of late capital, Mishra argues that a full understanding of the Indian diaspora can only be achieved if attention...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415759692
• ISBN13: 9780415759694
• Release Date: May 2014
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.8" x 9.1"