Routledge Handbook of Asian Diaspora and Development

This handbook offers an analysis of Asian diaspora and development, and explores the role that immigrants living within diasporic and transnational communities play in the development of their host countries and their homeland. Bringing together an array of interdisciplinary scholars from across the world, the handbook is divided into the following sections: • Development Potential of Asian Diasporas• Diaspora, Homeland, and Development• Gender, Generation, and Identities• Soft Power, Mobilization, and Development• Media, Culture, and Representations. Presenting cutting-edge research on several dimensions of diaspora and development, Routledge Handbook of Asian Diaspora and Development provides a platform for further discussion in the fields of migration studies, diaspora studies, transnational studies, race relations, ethnic studies, gender studies, globalization, Asian studies, and research methods. Review "From cultural shifts to the impacts of remittances for places of origin, this volume covers a wide range of key topics in the study of diasporas and development in Asia. Moving between detailed case-studies and large-scale analyses, it offers a rich and expansive perspective on Asian societies and diasporas." – Nazli Kibria, Professor of Sociology, Boston University, USA "This important volume brings together expert analysis of the complex relationship between diasporas and development in Asia. The diverse chapter address key issues including investment and remittances, philanthropy, socio-cultural change, legal rights, knowledge transfer as well as international and regional politics. Drawing on different theoretical traditions and historical perspectives, the contributions together provide an essential overview of a key process of change in Asia and beyond that will shape the 21stCentury." – Christopher McDowell, Assistant Vice President (International), City, University of London, UK "Routledge Handbook of Asian Diaspora and Development is an impressive collection of thought-provoking essays that are both transnational and interdisciplinary in scope. This carefully crafted volume highlights the multi-layered complexities of Asian diaspora networks and affiliations. A timely intervention in the field of diaspora studies." – Brinda J. Mehta, Germaine Thompson Professor of French & Francophone Studies, and Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies, Mills College, USA About the Author Ajaya K. Sahoo is an Associate Professor and Head of the Centre for the Study of Indian Diaspora, University of Hyderabad, India. His recent publications include the Routledge Handbook of Indian Transnationalism (2019), the Routledge Handbook of the Indian Diaspora (2017), Indian Transnationalism Online (2014), Diaspora and Identity (2014), and Transnational Migrations (2009), all published by Routledge. He is also the Editor of the Journal of South Asian Diaspora (Taylor & Francis/Routledge).