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Explore the complex layers of Bengali identity with Being Bengali: At Home and in the World. Part of the Routledge Contemporary South Asia Series, this book examines the evolution of Bengal as a major center of civilization and culture within the Indian subcontinent. Through a detailed study of Bengaliness, the text addresses the unique challenges created by the historical division of the region between India and Bangladesh. It also looks at how a large international diaspora influences modern perceptions of what it means to be Bengali. This work provides a deep look into the social and cultural factors that shape this identity across different borders and geographies. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the anthropology and sociology of South Asian cultures and the historical shifts that define regional identities today.

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Part of the Routledge Contemporary South Asia Series for academic and cultural study.

Examines the historical evolution of Bengal as a key center of South Asian civilization.

Analyzes the impact of the division between India and Bangladesh on Bengali identity.

Explores the role of the large international diaspora in shaping modern Bengaliness.

Provides a wide range of perspectives on the social and cultural issues of the region.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
26 March 2014
Listed Since
24 June 2012

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