By Steven Vertovec
* the historic development of the class 'Hinduism in India'
* the formation of a particular Caribbean Hindu tradition through the 19th century
* the function of teenage teams in forging new identities in the course of Trinidad's Hindu Renaissance
* the replica of locally dependent identities and frictions in Britain's Hindu communities
* the diversities in temple use around the diaspora.
This e-book presents a wealthy and interesting view of the Hindu diaspora long ago, current and its attainable futures.
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