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States of Exception: Everyday Life and Postcolonial Identity

SKU: 9780816637164

4,931.87

Explore the intricate dynamics of postcolonial identity and everyday life in this compelling analysis of the Indian diaspora. Gaining unique access to an Indian immigrant community in New Jersey, Keya Ganguly dissects the tensions between capitalism, tradition, and the immigrant experience. Discover how ordinary lives can represent a ‘state of exception,’ offering a profound cultural critique rooted in philosophical anthropology. This book is essential reading for scholars of postcolonial studies, diaspora studies, and anyone fascinated by the resilience and complexities of Indian identity abroad.

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