Strangers in a not-so-strange land : Indian American immigrants in the global age / Arthur W. Helweg. [print]

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Strangers in a not-so-strange land: Indian Diaspora, a global tribe; Mother India, thesource and the recipient; Life in the land of milk and honey -- New life in a new land: Two success stories at two different times; Asians Indians in the United States, an overview; Ethnicity in the New World, with new people; Academic scholarship and Sikhism, conflict or legitimization -- Life in America, Asian Indian style: Getting organized; Issues -- Appendices: Profile of Asian Indian community of Kalamazoo, Michigan; Profile of Asian Indian population in the United States; Milestones in the history of Asian Indians in North America; History of immigration legislation; Chronology of some events related to India and Indians in the United States; Immigrant success story; Remittances to India by region of origin and in U.S. dollar equivalents.

This text is a case study of the Asian Indians in the United States. Almost unheard of three decades ago and almost nonexistent in the United States in the 1970s, this community is, on the average, the highest educated and claims the highest average family income of any ethnic community in North America. They are part of and representative of the new kind of immigrant coming to America. This text delves into the subject of immigration by focusing on how the immigration of highly educated and professionally trained migrants, which began in the late 1960s/early 1970s, differs from and challenges the traditional concepts of migration studies. The case study takes a transnational perspective and discusses the role of globalization and the current world system to form a more comprehensive study than those studies that have dominated migration studies and anthropology to date.

1 Helweg, A. W. (2004). Strangers in a not-so-strange land: Indian American Immigrants in the Global Age. Cengage Learning.

2 Helweg, Arthur Wesley. Strangers in a Not-so-strange Land: Indian American Immigrants in the Global Age. Cengage Learning, 2004.

3 Helweg, Arthur Wesley. Strangers in a Not-so-strange Land: Indian American Immigrants in the Global Age. Cengage Learning, 2004.

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Arthur Wesley Helweg is an anthropologist and scholar known for his extensive research on immigration, diaspora communities, and particularly the experiences of Indian Americans in the United States. His work, "Strangers in a Not-so-Strange Land: Indian American Immigrants in the Global Age," published by Cengage Learning in 2004, reflects his interests and expertise in the dynamics of migration, adaptation, and identity formation within the context of globalization. Helweg's academic background in anthropology has equipped him with the tools to conduct in-depth studies on the cultural, social, and economic aspects of immigrant life. His research often focuses on how Indian immigrants navigate their dual identities and the strategies they employ to integrate into American society while maintaining ties to their cultural heritage. This work contributes to a broader understanding of the immigrant experience, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that come with living in a multicultural, globalized world. Throughout his career, Helweg has been involved in teaching and research on topics related to diaspora, ethnic identity, and the impacts of migration. His scholarship is characterized by a commitment to understanding the nuanced experiences of immigrant communities, and his writings provide valuable insights for scholars, policymakers, and the general public interested in issues of diversity, multiculturalism, and integration.