at home and in the world Chakraborty, Mridula Nath. text bibliography nyu New York Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group 2016 2014 monographic eng

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xvii, 236 pages ; 23 cm "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"-- edited by Mridula Nath Chakraborty. First Published 2014 Includes bibliographical references and index. ENH a-ii--- a-bg--- Bengali (South Asian people) Ethnic identity Bengali (South Asian people) Politics and government Bengali (South Asian people) Social life and customs SOCIAL SCIENCE / Ethnic Studies / General DS432.B4 B44 2014 305.89144 SOC008000 9780415625883 (pbk) 9780415788052 (hbk) 9781315819112 (ebook) 2013039465 Ayesha Abed Library DLC 260806 20260809162224.0 46153 eng