Format:
XVII, 236 S.
Edition:
1. publ.
ISBN:
9780415625883
Series Statement:
Routledge contemporary South Asia series 77
Content:
"Bengal has long been one of the key centres of civilisation and culture in the Indian subcontinent. However, Bengal identity - "Bengaliness" - is complicated by the fact that Bengal is now divided between India and Bangladesh, and by the fact that there is a very large international diaspora from both parts of Bengal. This book explores a wide range of issues connected with Bengali identity. Amongst other subjects, it considers the special problems arising as a result of the division of Bengal, and concludes by demonstrating that there are many factors which make for a single Bengal identity"--
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Online-Ausgabe ISBN 978-131-581-911-2
Language:
English
Subjects:
Ethnology
Keywords:
Bengalen
;
Ethnische Identität
;
Kulturelle Identität
;
Aufsatzsammlung
