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South Asian Americans, one of the largest groups of immigrants in the United States, are the most diverse community defined by religious, linguistic, economic, and generational distinctions. The experiences of Indian Americans, alongside Pakistani and Bangladeshi Americans, tell a story of social and political inclusion in which the distinctions within the groups play a significant role. Sangay K. Mishra shows how the internal characteristics and distinctions lead to multiple paths of political inclusion, defying a unified group experience. He analyzes features such as class, religion, nation of origin, language, caste, gender, and sexuality in group mobilization. About the Author Sangay K. Mishra is Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Drew University in New Jersey, United States. He specializes in immigrant political incorporation, diaspora studies, Asian American politics, and racial, and ethnic politics in the United States. Before joining Drew University, he was a Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow at Lehigh University, PA. He received his PhD in Political Science from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. He teaches courses on Race and Politics, Immigration, Latino Politics, and Political Theory. His current research project focuses on the transnational engagements and political mobilization patterns of Indian Americans. In another project, he is studying the emerging patterns of interaction between Muslim communities and the law enforcement agencies in the post-9/11 United States