Peter van der Veer

Peter van der Veer is a prominent Dutch anthropologist known for his work in the fields of religion, globalization, and cultural studies. He explores how different cultures interact with modernity and the effects of globalization on religious practices. His research often focuses on the dynamics between cultural identity and social change, particularly in South Asia and among diaspora communities. Van der Veer's contributions have helped deepen our understanding of how religion shapes and is shaped by contemporary cultural and political contexts. He has written extensively, making significant impacts in both academic and public discourse on these subjects.