Bücher der Reihe Nepal and Himalayan Studies

This is one of the first books to explore Nepali diaspora in a global context. The articles cover South Asia, South-east Asia, Europe and discuss the social, political and economic status and aspirations of the Nepali community across the world.

Democratisation is a formidable task in the Himalayan region owing to its immense cultural heterogeneity. The process of democratisation has accentuated ethnic competition, assertion of identity and demand for ethnic homelands to protect, safeguard and promote political and development interests of various groups. The book argues that the play of ethnicity, the creation of political parties and interest groups, the emergence of social movements, the voice of protest and opposition do not indicate a crisis in democracy, but comprise the instruments by which the state is pushed towards reform, welfare, inclusive politics, and is obliged to listen to the people.

This is one of the first books to explore Nepali diaspora in a global context. The articles cover South Asia, South-east Asia, Europe and discuss the social, political and economic status and aspirations of the Nepali community across the world.