ABSTRACT

America now is home to approximately five million Hindus and Jains. Their contribution to the economic and intellectual growth of the country is unquestionable. Dharma in America aims to explore the role of Hindu and Jain Americans in diverse fields such as:

  • education and civic engagements
  • medicine and healthcare
  • music.  

Providing a concise history of Hindus and Jains in the Americas over the last two centuries, Dharma in America also gives some insights into the ongoing issues and challenges these important ethnic and religious groups face in America today.

chapter 1|4 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|20 pages

Before “coolies,” beyond “cyber coolies”

Indians: the silent minority

chapter 5|34 pages

Jains in North America

chapter 6|11 pages

Indian Americans and civic engagements

chapter 7|4 pages

Conclusion