Peter van der Veer (anthropologist)

Peter van der Veer is a renowned anthropologist and scholar of Indian history and culture. He studies how religion, tradition, and identity shape societies, especially in India, and how these elements interact with modern political and social changes. His work explores how cultural practices and beliefs influence people's lives and collective identities, often highlighting the complexities of tradition amidst globalization and modernization. Van der Veer's research helps us understand the ways in which religion and culture are living phenomena that evolve and adapt within contemporary contexts.