Sikh Diaspora Philanthropy in Punjab

Global Giving for Local Good
Erscheinungsjahr 2009
ISBN: 978-0-19-806102-1
Verlag: Hurst & Co.

Buch, Englisch, 330 Seiten, Format (B × H): 145 mm x 218 mm, Gewicht: 544 g

This volume explores the contributions of Sikh diaspora to the political, social-cultural, and religious milieu of contemporary Punjab. It examines the network, concerns, and dynamics behind such contributions. The book also discusses the religious and cultural underpinnings of diasporan Sikh philanthropy through an analysis of broad trends-origins, growth, and contemporary aspects-as well as through specific case studies.
The contributors examine the theoretical understanding of diasporan philanthropy as an alternative model of social welfare, investment patterns in developmental/sponsored projects and its influence in rural Punjab. They also raise significant questions such as, whether this trend is a boon or a bane for rural development and the actual implications of these in humanitarian terms.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Dusenbery, Verne A

Tatla, Darsham S

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Weltgeschichte & Geschichte einzelner Länder und Gebietsräume Weltgeschichte
• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Weltgeschichte & Geschichte einzelner Länder und Gebietsräume Geschichte einzelner Länder Asiatische Geschichte
• Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Sonstige Religionen Östliche Religionen Sikhismus

Inhaltsverzeichnis

List of Tables& Figures; Glossary& Acronyms; Preface; Dedication;
SECTION I: Contexts for giving
1: .Introduction: NRIs are the new VIPs (Verne A. Dusenbery and Darshan S. Tatla);
2.: Sikh diaspora philanthropy in Punjab: Origins, growth and contemporary trends (Darshan S. Tatla);
3.: Through Wisdom, Dispense Charity': Religious and cultural underpinnings of diasporan Sikh philanthropy in Punjab (Verne A. Dusenbery);
SECTION II: From the Punjab ground
4.: NRI investment in social development projects in Punjab: Findings from two sample surveys in Doaba (Punjab) (Satnam Chana);
5.: Uses of foreign remittances by central Punjab farm families (Inderpreet Kaur Kullar and M.S.Toor);
6.: Empowering Shankar: A study of diaspora sponsored projects in a Doaba village (Charanjit Kaur Mann and Gurmej Singh Mann);
SECTION III: A transnational lens
7.: The Sikhs of British Columbia and their philanthropy in Punjab (Hugh Johnston);
8.: Diasporan philanthropy in Punjab's health sector: A transnational perspective (Margaret Walton-Roberts);
9.: Gender, seva, and social institutions: A case study of Bebe Nanaki Gurdwara and Charitable Trust, Birmingham, UK (Navtej K. Purewal);
SECTION IV: Lessons Learned
10.: Diasporan intervention in rural development - boon or bane? (Autar S. Dhesi);
11.: Sikh diaspora philanthropy: Directions, incentives, and impact on Punjab (Darshan S. Tatla);

Über Autor(innen)

Verne A. Dusenbery is Professor of Anthropology and Chair of the Global Studies Program at Hamline University, Minnesota.

Darshan S. Tatla is Founder-Editor of the International Journal of Punjab Studies and Director, Punjab Centre for Migration Studies, Lyallpur Khalsa College, Jalandhar, Punjab.