Everyday Life in South Asia

<p>This anthology provides a lively and stimulating view of the lives of ordinary citizens in India Pakistan Bangladesh Nepal and Sri Lanka. For the second edition of this popular textbook readings have been updated and new essays added. The result is a timely collection that explores key themes in understanding the region including gender caste class religion globalization economic liberalization nationalism and emerging modernities. New readings focus attention on the experiences of the middle classes migrant workers and IT professionals and on media consumerism and youth culture. Clear and engaged writing makes this text particularly valuable for general and student readers while the range of new and classic scholarship provides a useful resource for specialists.</p>