The Encyclopedia of Sri Lankan Diaspora

Reeves, Rajesh Rai & Hema Kiruppalini (eds.), Peter

ISBN 10: 9814260835 / ISBN 13: 9789814260831

Published by Editions Didier Millet, Singapore, 2013

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Size: 4to 9 3/4 - 12". 200 pp. Internally clean. Binding firm. Dust Jacket is in as new condition, apart from normal shop shelf wear. "The first systematic study of the lives, cultural traits, socioeconomic footprints, and political behaviors of the estimated 1 million+ individuals of Sri Lankan origin living across the globe. It deeply explores the migration waves triggered by economic shifts, post-colonial realities, and the decade-spanning Sri Lankan Civil War that concluded in 2009." Profusely illustrated. In very good, slightly marked and worn slipcase. "With compliments" wrap-around included. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Sociology & Culture; Sri Lanka; History. ISBN/EAN: 9789814260831. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 66491.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Encyclopedia of Sri Lankan Diaspora
• Publisher: Editions Didier Millet, Singapore
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9814260835
• ISBN 13: 9789814260831
• Binding: Hardcover (in Slipcase)
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Sociology & Culture

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Synopsis

Well over a million people of Sri Lankan origin live outside South Asia. The Encyclopedia of the Sri Lanka Diaspora is the first comprehensive study of the lives, culture, beliefs and attitudes of immigrants and refugees from this island.

The Encyclopedia of the Sri Lanka Diaspora is a joint publication between the Institute of South Asian Studies, National University of Singapore and Editions Didier Millet. It will focus on the relationship between culture and economy in the Sri Lanka diaspora in the context of globalisation, increased transnational culture flows and new communication technologies. In addition to the geographic mapping of the Sri Lanka diaspora in the various continents, thematic chapters include topics on the Sri Lanka diaspora associated to new information and communication technologies, “long distance nationalism”, citizenship, Sinhala, Tamil and Burgher disapora identities, religion and the spread of Buddhism, as well as the Sri Lankan cultural impact on other nations.
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About the Author

Peter Reeves is a renowned South Asian historian and Emeritus Professor of South Asian History at Curtin University, Australia.