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Understanding Space Time and Causality Modern Physics and Ancient Indian Traditions

Understanding Space Time and Causality Modern Physics and Ancient Indian Traditions

This book examines issues related to the concepts of space time and causality in the context of modern physics and ancient Indian traditions. It looks at the similarity and convergence of these concepts of modern physics with those discussed in ancient Indian wisdom. The volume brings the methodologies of empiricism and introspection together to highlight the synergy between these two strands. It discusses wide-ranging themes including the quantum vacuum as ultimate reality quantum entanglement and metaphysics of relations identity and individuality and dark energy and anti-matter as discussed in physics and in Indian philosophical schools like Vedanta Yoga Buddhist Kashmiri Shaivism and Jaina Philosophy. First of its kind this book will be an essential read for scholars and researches of philosophy Indian philosophy philosophy of science theoretical physics and social science. | Understanding Space Time and Causality Modern Physics and Ancient Indian Traditions

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The Origins of Human Rights Ancient Indian and Greco-Roman Perspectives

The Origins of Human Rights Ancient Indian and Greco-Roman Perspectives

This book studies the history of intercultural human rights. It examines the foundational elements of human rights in the East and the West and provides a comparative analysis of the independent streams of thought originating from the two different geographic spaces. It traces the genesis of the idea of human rights back to ancient Indian and Greco-Roman texts especially concepts such as the Rigvedic universal moral law the Upanishadic narratives the Romans’ model of governance the rule of law and administration of justice. It also looks at Cicero’s concept of rights and duties which focuses on quality of compassion and fair play and Seneca’s expositions on mercy empathy justice and checks on the arbitrary exercise of power. An important contribution this book fills a significant gap in the study of human rights. It will be useful for students and researchers of political science ancient history religion and civilizations philosophy history human rights governance law sociology and South Asian studies. The book also caters to general readers interested in the history of human rights. | The Origins of Human Rights Ancient Indian and Greco-Roman Perspectives

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Burning Down the House Latin American Comics in the 21st Century

Burning Down the House Latin American Comics in the 21st Century

Burning Down the House explores the political economic and cultural landscape of 21st-century Latin America through comics. It examines works from Argentina Brazil Bolivia Chile Uruguay Perú Colombia México and Spain and the resurgence of comics in recent decades spurred by the ubiquity of the Internet and reminiscent of the complex political experiences and realities of the region. The volume analyses experimentations in themes and formats and how Latin American comics have become deeply plural in its inspirations subjects drawing styles and political concerns while also underlining the hybrid and diverse cultures they represent. It examines the representative and historical images in a state of emergency and political upheaval; decolonial perspectives and social struggles linked to ethnic and sexual minorities. It looks at how Latin American comics are made right now – from a diverse and autochthonous Latin American perspective. With a wide array of illustrations this book in the Global Perspectives in Comics Studies series will be an important resource for scholars and researchers of comic studies Latin American studies cultural studies English literature political history and post-colonial studies. | Burning Down the House Latin American Comics in the 21st Century

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Pointless The Reality behind Quantum Theory

Pointless The Reality behind Quantum Theory

This book examines how major interpretations of quantum theory are progressing toward a more unified understanding and experience of nature. It offers subtle insights to address core issues of wave-particle duality the measurement problem the mind/body problem determinism/indeterminism/free will and the nature of consciousness. It draws from physics consciousness studies and ‘ancient Vedic science’ to outline a new holistic interpretation of quantum theory. Accessible and thought-provoking it will be profoundly integrating for scholars and researchers in science and technology in philosophy and also in South Asian studies. | Pointless The Reality behind Quantum Theory

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Decentralised Democracy in India Gandhi's Vision and Reality

Decentralised Democracy in India Gandhi's Vision and Reality

This book provides a vantage point of comparison of the actual reality of decentralisation in India with Gandhi’s vision of decentralised democracy or what he referred to as Gram Swaraj. It looks at the historical evolution of panchayats from ancient times to India’s independence and critically discusses the developments after. It examines the functioning of the present Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and the performances of urban local bodies. The basic thrust of this work is the need for constitutional reforms meant to strengthen and deepen democracy. The book will be useful to those in political studies policy studies public administration and development studies. | Decentralised Democracy in India Gandhi's Vision and Reality

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Re-searching Transitions in Indian History

Re-searching Transitions in Indian History

The idea of transitions in Indian history emerged early when the term ‘transition’ denoted shifts from one period to another. The notion of transition itself has moved beyond being primarily economic to include dimensions of society culture and ideology. This volume brings together scholarly works that re-examine and re-define the concept of transition by looking into a range of subjects including religion culture gender caste and community networks maritime and mercantile modes ideas of nationalism and historiographies across geographical and temporal settings. With contributions by leading scholars from South Asia this book will be useful to scholars and researchers of ancient history modern Indian history sociology and social anthropology and South Asian studies. | Re-searching Transitions in Indian History

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India-Myanmar Relations Changing contours

India-Myanmar Relations Changing contours

This book provides a comprehensive evaluation of India's multi-faceted relations with Myanmar. It unravels the mysteries of the complex polity of Myanmar as it undergoes transition through democracy after long military rule. Based on meticulous research and understanding the volume traces the trajectory of India–Myanmar associations from ancient times to the present day and offers a fascinating story in the backdrop of the region’s geopolitics. An in-depth analysis of ‘India–Myanmar–China Triangle’ brings out the strategic stakes involved. It will be of great interest to researchers and scholars of international relations peace and conflict studies defence and strategic studies politics South and Southeast Asian studies as well as policy-makers and political think tanks. | India-Myanmar Relations Changing contours

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The History and Philosophy of Science An Indian Perspective

The History and Philosophy of Science An Indian Perspective

This book provides an in-depth analysis of the history and evolution of the major disciplines of science which include the basic sciences bioscience natural sciences and medical science with special emphasis on the Indian perspective. While academic interest shown in the history and philosophy of science dates back to several centuries serious scholarship on how the sciences and the society interact and influence each other can only be dated back to the twentieth century. This volume explores the ethical and moral issues related to social values along with the controversies that arise in relation to the discourse of science from the philosophical perspectives. The book sheds light on themes that have proved to have a significant and overwhelming influence on present-day civilisation. It takes the reader through a journey on how the sciences have developed and have been discussed to explore key themes like the colonial influences on science; how key scientific ideas have developed from Aristotle to Newton; history of ancient Indian mathematics; agency representation deviance with regard to the human body in science; bioethics; mental health psychology and the sciences; setting up of the first teaching departments for subjects such as medicine ecology and physiology in India; recent research in chemical technology; and even the legacy of ancient Indian scientific discoveries. A part of the Contemporary Issues in Social Science Research series this interdisciplinary work will be of immense interest to scholars and researchers of philosophy modern history sociology of medicine physical sciences bioscience chemistry and medical sciences. It will be of interest to the general reader also. | The History and Philosophy of Science An Indian Perspective

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Science and Scientification in South Asia and Europe

Science and Scientification in South Asia and Europe

This volume critically examines the role of science in the humanities and social sciences. It studies how cultures and societies in South Asia and Europe underwent a transformation with the adoption or adaptation of scientific methods turning ancient cultural processes and phenomena into an enhanced scientific structure. The chapters in this book Discuss the development of science as a method in modern and historical contexts and the differences between modern science scientification and pseudoscience. Study the interactions between bodies of knowledge such as Sanskrit and computer science; mathematics and Vedic mathematics; science and philosophy. Drawing on textual material extensive fieldwork and in-depth interviews this book will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of philosophy Indology history linguistics history and philosophy of science and social science. | Science and Scientification in South Asia and Europe

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Kautilya's Arthashastra Philosophy of Strategy

Kautilya's Arthashastra Philosophy of Strategy

This book examines in detail the strategic relevance of the Arthashastra. Attributed to the fourth century B. C. this classical treatise on state and statecraft rests at the intersection of political theory and international relations. Adopting a hermeneutic approach the book discusses certain homologies related to concepts such as power order and morality. Underlining the conceptual value of the Arthashastra and classical texts such as Hitopdesha and Pancatantra this volume highlights the non-western perspectives related to diplomacy and statecraft. It shows how a comparative analysis of these texts reveals a continuity rather than a change in the styles tactics and political strategies. The book also showcases the value these ancient texts can bring to the study of contemporary international relations and political theory. This volume will be of interest to students scholars and teachers of political studies Indian political thought and philosophy South Asian studies political theory and international relations. | Kautilya's Arthashastra Philosophy of Strategy

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Kautilya’s Arthashastra Strategic Cultural Roots of India’s Contemporary Statecraft

Kautilya’s Arthashastra Strategic Cultural Roots of India’s Contemporary Statecraft

This book studies India’s foreign policy through the lens of Kautilya’s Arthashastra an ancient Indian treatise on state and statecraft. It assesses the extent of influence of the foundational elements/core beliefs extrapolated from the Arthashastra on the nation’s international behaviour to understand the grand strategic preferences of independent India. The volume examines the basic realist and cultural underpinnings of statecraft such as Yogakshema (Political End Goal) Saptanga (Seven Elements of State) Sadgunyas (Six Measures of Foreign Policy) Rajdharma (Duty of a King) Rajamandala (Circle of kings) and Dharma (Order) mooted in the Arthashastra which have withstood the test of time and space. It evaluates the continuity of strategic cultural traits under the themes of nonalignment bilateral relations with China and Pakistan and nuclear policy. An important intervention in the study of India’s foreign policy the book will be useful for scholars and researchers of foreign policy defence policy international relations defence and strategic studies political science Indian political thought political philosophy classical literature and South Asian studies. | Kautilya’s Arthashastra Strategic Cultural Roots of India’s Contemporary Statecraft

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Eloquent Spaces Meaning and Community in Early Indian Architecture

Eloquent Spaces Meaning and Community in Early Indian Architecture

Eloquent Spaces adopts the twin analytic of meaning and community to write a fresh history of building in early India. It presents a new perspective on the principles and practices of early Indian architecture. Defining it broadly over a range of space uses the book argues for architecture as a form of cultural production as well as public consumption. Ten chapters by leading archaeologists architects historians and philosophers examining different architectural sites and landscapes including Sanchi Moodabidri Srinagar Chidambaram Patan Konark Basgo and Puri demonstrate the need to look beyond the built form to its spirit beyond aesthetics to cognition and thereby to integrating architecture with its myriad living contexts. The volume captures some of the semantic diversity inherent in premodern Indian traditions of civic building both sacred and secular which were however unified in their insistence on enacting meaning and a transcendent validity over and above utility and beauty of form. The book is a quest for a culturally rooted architecture as an alternative to the growing crisis of disembededness that informs modern praxis. This volume will be of interest to scholars and practitioners of architecture ancient Indian history philosophy art history and cultural studies. | Eloquent Spaces Meaning and Community in Early Indian Architecture

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Inclusive Leadership Perspectives from Tradition and Modernity

Inclusive Leadership Perspectives from Tradition and Modernity

This book reflects on the models of leadership espoused by ancient Indic traditions in particular the Advaita Vedanta tradition. Focusing primarily on the Rajarshi – ‘the philosopher king’ – the essays in this volume showcase how using these models in contemporary society could lead to the creation of self-aware and empathic leaders and an inclusive society. The book explores examples of the Brahmarshi or the wise scholar; Rajarshi or the wise ruler; and Devarshi or the visionary to bring together all the ideal virtues of inclusive leadership in the current cultural and political space. The essays in the volume adopt a critical sociological philosophical and management lens to analyse Indic traditions and dharmic concepts. The volume uses concepts such as dharma karma and yoga along with organisational psychology technology and management to arrive at the concept of transcendental leadership. It theorises new definitions of the Rajarshi ideal which can be used towards public service social transformation and self-discovery. The volume will be useful for scholars and academics interested in Indic philosophies of leadership and governance sociology and social and political inclusivity. It will also be useful for readers in public administration business and management. | Inclusive Leadership Perspectives from Tradition and Modernity

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Buddhism and Gandhara An Archaeology of Museum Collections

Buddhism and Gandhara An Archaeology of Museum Collections

Gandhara is a name central to Buddhist heritage and iconography. It is the ancient name of a region in present-day Pakistan bounded on the west by the Hindu Kush mountain range and to the north by the foothills of the Himalayas. ‘Gandhara’ is also the term given to this region’s sculptural and architectural features between the first and sixth centuries CE. This book re-examines the archaeological material excavated in the region in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and traces the link between archaeological work histories of museum collections and related interpretations by art historians. The essays in the volume underscore the diverse cultural traditions of Gandhara – from a variety of sources and perspectives on language ethnicity and material culture (including classical accounts Chinese writings coins and Sanskrit epics) – as well as interrogate the grand narrative of Hellenism of which Gandhara has been a part. The book explores the making of collections of what came to be described as Gandhara art and reviews the Buddhist artistic tradition through notions of mobility and dynamic networks of transmission. Wide ranging and rigorous this volume will appeal to scholars and researchers of early South Asian history archaeology religion (especially Buddhist studies) art history and museums. | Buddhism and Gandhara An Archaeology of Museum Collections

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Contextualizing Sectarianism in the Middle East and South Asia Identity Competition and Conflict

Contextualizing Sectarianism in the Middle East and South Asia Identity Competition and Conflict

States across the Muslim world are faced with challenges associated with a perpetual cycle of conflict and violence organized along sectarian lines. To understand modern-day sectarianism it is essential to move beyond explanations that focus predominantly on ancient Sunni-Shia animosities or a singular lens. It is important to engage in interdisciplinary and multidirectional examinations to better understand how sectarianism is strategically utilized by political entrepreneurs. Moreover while religious identities and how individuals define themselves and their communities are important it is also integral to analyze how identity has been utilized in historical and contemporary political contexts on state and non-state levels. This volume seeks to fill gaps in understanding the complexities associated with sectarianism through a transnational interdisciplinary analytical framework to enhance understanding of the socio-political religio-political cultural and security landscapes of the Middle East and South Asia. It also challenges narratives regarding sectarian divisions between Sunnis and Shias and deconstructs popular misconceptions about sectarianism its spatial and temporal impact as well as its influence on identities conflict and competition. The volume will be of interest to scholars and researchers of the Middle East and South Asia and those interested in history politics international relations international security religion and sociology. | Contextualizing Sectarianism in the Middle East and South Asia Identity Competition and Conflict

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Algorithms and Automation Governance over Rituals Machines and Prototypes from Sundial to Blockchain

Algorithms and Automation Governance over Rituals Machines and Prototypes from Sundial to Blockchain

To enact the book’s central theme of automation and human agency the author designed a Bot trained on her book to support dialogue with the content and facilitate discussions. If you like to compare what the author says and Bot ‘interprets’ or generates go here https://www. anonette. net/denisaBot/ Algorithms and Automation: Governance over Rituals Machines and Prototypes from Sundial to Blockchain is a critical examination of the history and impact of automation on society. It provides thought-provoking perspectives on the history of automation and its relationship with power emphasizing the importance of considering the social context in which automation is developed and used. The book argues that automation has always been a political and social force that shapes our lives and futures rather than a neutral tool. The author provides a genealogy of automation tracing its development from ancient rituals to modern-day prototypes and highlights the challenges posed by new technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence. The volume argues that we need more democratic and accountable governance over technological innovation to ensure that it respects human rights political pluralism legitimacy and other values we hold dear in our institutions and political processes. An engaging read on a fascinating topic this book will be indispensable for scholars students and researchers of science and technology studies digital humanities politics and governance public policy social policy system design and automation and history and philosophy of science and technology. It will also be of interest to readers interested in the interactions of the sciences and the social sciences and humanities. | Algorithms and Automation Governance over Rituals Machines and Prototypes from Sundial to Blockchain

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India in the Second Space Age of Interplanetary Connectivity

India in the Second Space Age of Interplanetary Connectivity

This volume discusses the emergence of space exploration as a new pivot of the global space economy in the decade of 2020s. Space exploration and human spaceflight will soon become vital strategic initiatives in the imminent second space age evolving from scientific pursuits to mega-economic projects. As the scope of international cooperation in space forays into soft science diplomacy the second space age opens opportunities for India to mount its space program as an ambitious yet conscientious proficient and cordial player in the global space economy. This book — Explores imminent trends in space exploration and interplanetary connectivity plans their returns to the global economy of the future and impact on the global astropolitical order; — Analyses the techno-economic significance of India’s space exploration by reviewing the legal ethical and philosophical challenges; the limits of global space exploration policies; and the economic lacunae for the astropolitical gains; — Examines the transformational trio of Chandrayaan Mangalyaan and Gaganyaan; dawn of the second space age; interplanetary connectivity projects; besides discussing the viability of humans becoming an interplanetary species. Part of The Gateway House Guide to India in the 2020s series this topical volume will be useful for scholars and researchers of international relations geopolitics foreign policy space policy South Asian studies strategic studies and international trade. | India in the Second Space Age of Interplanetary Connectivity

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Tagore Einstein and the Nature of Reality Literary and Philosophical Reflections

Tagore Einstein and the Nature of Reality Literary and Philosophical Reflections

This volume consists of a selection of scholarly essays from literature philosophy and history on the conception of reality as understood by Rabindranath Tagore and Albert Einstein. The nature of reality has been a long-debated issue among scientists and philosophers. Tagore (1861–1941) met Einstein (1879–1955) at the latter’s house in Kaputh Germany on 14 July 1930 and had a long conversation on this issue. This conversation has been widely quoted and discussed by scientists philosophers and scholars from the literary world. The important question that Tagore and Einstein discussed was whether the world is a unity dependent on humanity or the world is a reality independent of the human factor. Einstein believed that reality is independent of the mind and the human factor. On the other hand Tagore adopted the opposite view. Nevertheless both Einstein and Tagore claimed to be realists — their conceptions of reality were obviously fundamentally different. Where does the difference lie? Can it be harmonized at a deeper level? This volume brings together for the first time a gamut of views on this subject from eminent scholars. It presents some key reflections on reality language poetry truth science personality human sciences virtue ethics intelligibility and creativity. It will be useful to scholars and researchers of philosophy literature history and political studies as also to those interested in Tagore. | Tagore Einstein and the Nature of Reality Literary and Philosophical Reflections

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