This book studies Indian diaspora, currenlty 20 million across the world, from various perspectives. It looks at the 'transnational' nature of the middle class worker. Other aspects include: post 9/11 challenges; ethnicity in USA; cultural identity versus national identity; gender issues amongst the diaspora communities. It argues that Indian middle classes have the unique advantages of skills, mobility, cultural rootedness and ethics of hard-work.
Studies Indian diaspora from various perspectives. This book looks at the 'transnational' nature of the middle class worker. It includes post 9/11 challenges; ethnicity in USA; cultural identity versus national identity; and gender issues amongst the diaspora communities.