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Decolonising Heritage in South Asia The Global the National and the Transnational

Decolonising Heritage in South Asia The Global the National and the Transnational

This volume cross-examines the stability of heritage as a concept. It interrogates the past which materialises through multi-layered narratives on monuments and other objects that sustain cultural diversity. It seeks to understand how interpretations of “monuments” as “texts” are affected at the local level of experience even as institutions such as UNESCO work to globalise and fix constructs of stable and universal heritage. Shifting away from a largely Eurocentric concept associated with architecture and monumental archaeology this book reassesses how local and regional heritage needs to be balanced with the global and transnational. It argues that material objects and monuments are not static embodiments of culture but are rather a medium through which identity power and society are produced and reproduced. This is especially relevant in South and Southeast Asian contexts where debates over heritage often have local regional and national political implications and consequences. Reevaluating how traditional valuation of monuments and cultural landscapes could help aid sustainability and long-term preservation of the heritage this book will be useful for scholars and researchers of South and Southeast Asian history heritage studies archaeology cultural studies tourism studies and political history as well. | Decolonising Heritage in South Asia The Global the National and the Transnational

GBP 38.99
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Demystifying Fixed Income Analytics A Practical Guide

Demystifying Fixed Income Analytics A Practical Guide

This book discusses important aspects of fixed income securities in emerging economies. Key features • Clarifies all conceptual and analytical aspects of fixed income securities and bonds and covers important interest rate and credit derivative instruments in a simple and practical way. • Examines topics such as classifications of fixed income instruments; related risk-return measures; yield curve and term structure of interest rates; interest rate derivatives (forwards futures and swaps) credit derivatives (credit default swaps); and trading strategies and risk management. • Provides step-by-step explanation of fixed income products by including real-life examples scenarios and cases especially in the context of emerging markets. • Presents consistent reference of actual market practices to make the chapters practice oriented while maintaining a lucid style complemented by adequate reading inputs and clear learning outcomes. • Includes complete solutions of numericals and cases for all chapters as an eResource on the Routledge website to aid understanding. The book will serve as a ready guide to both professionals from banking and finance industry (fixed income/bond dealers; fund/investment/portfolio managers; investment bankers; financial analysts/consultants; risk management specialists) and those in academics including students research scholars and teachers in the fields of business management banking insurance finance financial economics business economics and risk management. | Demystifying Fixed Income Analytics A Practical Guide

GBP 38.99
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The Language Loss of the Indigenous

The Language Loss of the Indigenous

This volume traces the theme of the loss of language and culture in numerous post-colonial contexts. It establishes that the aphasia imposed on the indigenous is but a visible symptom of a deeper malaise — the mismatch between the symbiotic relation nurtured by the indigenous with their environment and the idea of development put before them as their future. The essays here show how the cultures and the imaginative expressions of indigenous communities all over the world are undergoing a phase of rapid depletion. They unravel the indifference of market forces to diversity and that of the states unwilling to protect and safeguard these marginalized communities. This book will be useful to scholars and researchers of cultural and literary studies linguistics sociology and social anthropology as well as tribal and indigenous studies. | The Language Loss of the Indigenous

GBP 44.99
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Sustainable and Dynamic Graduate Employability A Comparative Overview across Geographies

Sustainable and Dynamic Graduate Employability A Comparative Overview across Geographies

This volume presents a theoretical and strategic discussion on the linkages between sustainable graduate employability skill building and economic growth. With case studies from India South Africa Zimbabwe Taiwan England Germany the United States United Arab Emirates Australia and Asian countries it looks at the skills training and education landscape around the continents examines the state of employment and offers case‑specific recommendations. The book analyses the role of higher education and vocational education policies and strategies in integrating skill training in education in order to achieve quality education and sustainable employment for all. An important critique of skills training education policy and employment planning the volume will be an essential read for scholars and researchers of sustainable development development studies public policy political economy labour studies and education. It will also be useful for policymakers. | Sustainable and Dynamic Graduate Employability A Comparative Overview across Geographies

GBP 130.00
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The Routledge Companion to Primary Education in India From Compulsion to Fundamental Right

The Routledge Companion to Primary Education in India From Compulsion to Fundamental Right

This companion gives a comprehensive overview of the history of primary education in India. It presents an analytical narrative of the progress of primary education as a national endeavour in colonial post-colonial and contemporary India and studies its transformative policy journey culminating in the adoption of education as a fundamental human right. The book looks behind and beyond stated policy goals and outcomes to examine the processes involved in implementing positive change and discusses the underlying socio-political factors affecting education in India. The author also shares reflections on the reform measures needed to achieve the goal of education for all in India. Rich in archival resources this companion will be essential reading for scholars and researchers of history of education education Indian history colonial history and South Asian history. It will also be useful for policymakers organizations and professionals working in the field of education. | The Routledge Companion to Primary Education in India From Compulsion to Fundamental Right

GBP 205.00
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Tagore and the Margins of the Nation under Colonialism

Tagore and the Margins of the Nation under Colonialism

This book focuses on India’s anti-colonial politics which Rabindranath Tagore (1861–1941) brought into the mainstream of nationalist thinking. It browses through the entire corpus of Tagore’s writings in the genres of poetry fiction and essays to glean both used and hitherto unused/un-translated writings that illumine Tagore’s gender consciousness and (proto)feminist thought and empathy presenting it in a wholly new light. It teases out Tagore’s original views on India’s industrial-capitalist development and his views on the roles of applied scientists and engineers in it to highlight his critique of the nature of science teaching in colonial India. The volume also delineates Tagore’s Upanişadic ecologism that creatively evoked anticolonialism and patriotism. Lucid and topical the book will be indispensable for students and researchers in the fields of comparative literature history political science international relations and sociology at all levels and anybody interested in literary criticism and cultural studies. | Tagore and the Margins of the Nation under Colonialism

GBP 130.00
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Present Values Essays on Economics and Aspects of Indian Society

Present Values Essays on Economics and Aspects of Indian Society

This volume is about economists economics and issues of concern to Indian society. Some essays are expository and some satirical. Together they offer a commentary on the state of the discipline of economics today and on aspects of contemporary India’s society and polity. The volume affords insights into among other things - the pervasive influence of economists such as Kenneth Arrow and Anthony Atkinson and thinkers such as Tom Paine Jonathan Swift and Dadabhai Naoroji; - the place of markets and game theory (and even crime fiction!) in present-day economics; - the affectations and convoluted mathematisation of a good deal of ‘mainstream’ economics; and - India’s recent political climate and the conduct of various arms of the legislature the executive and the judiciary in the country. Engaging and lucidly written this volume should be of interest to scholars of economics political science development studies South Asian studies and above all the general reader. | Present Values Essays on Economics and Aspects of Indian Society

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Integrated Advertising Promotion and Marketing Communicating in a Digital World

Integrated Advertising Promotion and Marketing Communicating in a Digital World

This book introduces the concepts perspectives and importance of integrated marketing communication (IMC). It presents the history of Indian advertising the strategic importance of IMC and a discussion on social and cultural factors that enhance the effectiveness of marketing communication. Attuned to an evolving Internet-driven social media–connected world the book covers all the important forms of communications used by business organizations touching upon key areas from marketing plans branding positioning and creative briefs to copywriting design. It takes the readers through the varied strands of IMC including advertising public relations direct marketing and sales promotion. The volume also presents considerations for each major media format with an aim of sending their messages to the end consumer. This volume will be an invaluable resource for students scholars and marketing professionals as it covers a wide range of topics like communication strategies advertising marketing brand management media studies and public relations. | Integrated Advertising Promotion and Marketing Communicating in a Digital World

GBP 35.99
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India–Africa Relations Changing Horizons

India–Africa Relations Changing Horizons

This book explores the emergence and assertion of Africa as a significant actor and stakeholder in global affairs and the transformation of the India–Africa relationship. Beginning from this strategic perspective the book presents an in-depth exploration of India–Africa partnership in all its critical dimensions. It delineates the historical backdrop and shared colonial past to focus on and contextualise the evolution of the India–Africa engagement in the first two decades of the 21st century. The book scrutinises the unfolding international competition in Africa in depth which includes global actors such as the EU US and Japan among others focusing especially on China's growing influence in the region. Further it dissects objectively the continental regional and bilateral facets of India–Africa relations and offers a roadmap to strengthen and deepen the relationship in the coming decade. This volume will be very useful for students and researchers working in the field of international relations foreign policy governance geopolitics and diplomacy. | India–Africa Relations Changing Horizons

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Brands and Branding Strategy to Build and Nurture Brands

Brands and Branding Strategy to Build and Nurture Brands

This volume examines the importance of strategic brand imaging and brand management. It covers the fundamentals of launching growing leveraging and managing brands in a global context the strategic decisions related to brand building and the integration of the 4Ps in implementing the brand strategy. The book presents a practical perspective on building brands through social media and using artificial intelligence technologies. Readers will get a clear introductory understanding about the role of consumer behavior the research methods that every brand manager must be familiar with brand architecture portfolio brand equity and valuation. Branding requires vision to foresee logic to understand the market and the art of understanding consumers. This book is a guide for readers and professionals who are interested in all aspects of branding and brand building. It will also be useful for scholars and students of Marketing Advertising and Brand Management Business Studies Business Communication Media and Journalism and Public Relations and for marketing professionals. It will help them understand fundamentals and practical application of brand management. | Brands and Branding Strategy to Build and Nurture Brands

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Psychology and Gender An Advanced Reader

Psychology and Gender An Advanced Reader

This book provides an understanding of how psychology and gender are closely interrelated. It examines critiques and debunks some of the theoretical premises from mainstream psychology while remaining mindful and respectful of their utilities. The book brings together psychological concepts theories and paradigms and examines how they interplay with gender studies going beyond the typical understanding of gender as merely demographic variable. The volume discusses important concepts such as gender role development and interpersonal relationships across caste class genders sexualities race and region. It also studies the significant link between psychology and gender and with feminism women’s studies the women’s movement the queer movement queer studies as well as other social movements. It uses an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approach all through. This book will appeal to students researchers and teachers of psychology applied psychology gender and women studies sociology practitioners activists those working in not-for-profit organizations and those working specifically on engendering psychology. The book will also be valuable reading for those interested in South Asian studies and other interdisciplinary courses in social sciences. | Psychology and Gender An Advanced Reader

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SacredSecular Contemplative Cultural Critique

SacredSecular Contemplative Cultural Critique

What would it mean to conceive of the sacred as a source of knowledge that is as vital as the secular? What insights does a contemplative approach yield in analysing neoliberal globalisation or Hindu fundamentalism? Is a dew drop sacred or is it secular? In today‘s charged atmosphere many believe that the sacred is best kept firmly apart from the realm of the secular. SacredSecular: Contemplative Cultural Critique offers a contrasting view. It argues that the two are indivisible and can productively interweave in illuminating key contemporary issues. Essays investigate the quotidian (trash cut flowers) the philosophical (advaita karma) the economic (work globalisation) and the political (war violence). Mani invites us to rethink the prevailing view that secularism is the only progressive response to religious authoritarianism. SacredSecular proposes a conceptual approach in which body mind heart nature matter and spirit are not merely equals but equally crucial to crafting an inclusive vision and practice. This book addresses several audiences: scholars of contemporary Indian society and culture spiritual practitioners striving to integrate their practice with their politics and all those interested in contemplating the present and what it portends for our collective future. | SacredSecular Contemplative Cultural Critique

GBP 175.00
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The Place of Humanities in Our Universities

The Place of Humanities in Our Universities

This volume examines the critical role of the humanities in universities in India and attempts to redefine its place meaning and function in education. Bringing together distinguished scholars in the country it debates the status and predicament of the humanities in the academic programmes within universities. The issues raised here touch upon the entire gamut of problems that a university faces in finding an adequate rightful and wholesome place for the humanities in its academic curriculum. It discusses the difficulties in the specific identity of disciplines classed under the humanities the powerful reach of the sciences and technological inroads in the teaching and practice of all disciplines the relative academic balancing of disciplines in different universities in India the culture value and the idea of the university digitisation of the humanities and online access and their specific impact on research in the concerned disciplines. The volume also presents an instructive debate on the so-called appropriation of traditional social science concerns by other departments. This book will interest those in education humanities and social sciences governance and public policy and South Asian studies. | The Place of Humanities in Our Universities

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Social Research Methodology Qualitative and Quantitative Designs

Social Research Methodology Qualitative and Quantitative Designs

This book provides unrivalled coverage of both quantitative and qualitative research methods making it invaluable for anyone embarking on social research. Divided into five parts/sections it introduces tools techniques critical aspects and knowledge of conducting social research which include a detailed discussion about the basics of social research social research problem review of literature hypothesis sampling research design tools of research statistics and report writing. The volume helps acquire knowledge develop an understanding apply the concepts in social research and curate checklists and rating scales designed to evaluate the statement of a problem research proposal hypothesis different methods of research and writing research reports. It also includes a brief discussion about statistics the style of reporting and the criteria for evaluating social research. This book will be a helpful reference/text for graduates postgraduates doctoral scholars and all those interested in societal development. It would also be useful to students researchers and teachers of the various social sciences disciplines like psychology sociology education social work and other allied subjects. It would be an invaluable companion to professionals and data scientists working in the field of analytics. | Social Research Methodology Qualitative and Quantitative Designs

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The Kantian Subject New Interpretative Essays

The Kantian Subject New Interpretative Essays

This book presents a critical reconsideration of the Kantian cognitive and practical subject. Special attention is devoted to highlighting the complex relation between subjectivity as it is presented in the three critiques and the way in which it is construed in other writings in particular the Anthropology. While for Kant our cognitive apparatus and the structure of our will are common to all humans the anthropological subject reveals degrees of variation depending on a myriad of external circumstances that pose a challenge to the unity of Kant’s account and await theoretical solutions. The chapters collected in the volume delve into how the different shapes of human nature are not unrelated. They explore how and why different ‘Kantian subjects’ are closely connected at their core if not entirely unified. The notions of personality humanity and citizenship will serve as leading threads for the reconstruction of this possible underlying unity. An engaging read that promises to deepen our understanding of human nature the volume will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of philosophy politics psychology social anthropology ethics and epistemology. | The Kantian Subject New Interpretative Essays

GBP 130.00
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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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Child Marriage in an International Frame A Feminist Review from India

Child Marriage in an International Frame A Feminist Review from India

Child marriage has been given a pre-eminent place in agendas addressing “harmful practices” as defined by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. India leads the world in the number of women who marry below the age of 18 and is therefore of unique interest to international and national forums. Refusing simplistic labels like “harmful practice” this book explores the complex history of child marriage as a social and feminist issue in India across different domains. It critically reviews a wide range of historical demographic and legal scholarship on the subject. Major concepts relevant to child marriage – such as childhood adolescence the girl and marriage − are analysed in a comparative framework that uncovers the unnoticed presence of the practice in the USA and China. The volume questions existing approaches analyses the latest data sources and develops a new concept of compulsory marriage. A definitive study of child marriage in India in a changing global context this book will interest scholars and students in the fields of women’s gender and sexuality studies childhood studies development studies and the social sciences. It will also be of great appeal to all those working with civil society organisations NGOs states and international agencies in India and globally. | Child Marriage in an International Frame A Feminist Review from India

GBP 38.99
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True Crime Writings in Colonial India Offending Bodies and Darogas in Nineteenth-Century Bengal

True Crime Writings in Colonial India Offending Bodies and Darogas in Nineteenth-Century Bengal

The emergent culture of crime writings in late 19th century colonial Bengal (India) is an interesting testimony to how literature is shaped by various material forces including the market. This book deals with true crime writings of the late 1800s published by ‘lowbrow publishing houses’ — infamous for publishing ‘sensational’ and the ‘vulgar’ literature — which had an avid bhadralok (genteel) readership. The volume focuses on select translations of true crime writings by Bakaullah and Priyanath Mukhopadhyay who worked as darogas (Detective Inspectors) in the police department in mid-late nineteenth century colonised Bengal. These published accounts of cases investigated by them are among the very first manifestations of the crime genre in India. The writings reflect their understandings of criminality and guilt as well as negotiations with colonial law and policing. Further through a selection of cases in which women make an appearance either as victims or offenders (or sometimes as both ) this book sheds light on the hidden gendered experiences of the time often missing in mainstream Bangla literature. Combining a love for suspense with critical readings of a cultural phenomenon this book will be of much interest to scholars and researchers of comparative literature translation studies gender studies literary theory cultural studies modern history and lovers of crime fiction from all disciplines. | True Crime Writings in Colonial India Offending Bodies and Darogas in Nineteenth-Century Bengal

GBP 38.99
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Phenomenological Ontology of Breathing The Respiratory Primacy of Being

Phenomenological Ontology of Breathing The Respiratory Primacy of Being

This book studies the phenomenological ontology of breathing. It investigates breathing and air as a question of phenomenological philosophy and looks at phenomenological questions concerning respiratory methodology ontological experience of respiration respiratory spirituality and respiratory embodiment. Drawing on the ideas of Maurice Merleau-Ponty Gaston Bachelard Martin Heidegger Edmund Husserl Luce Irigaray and David Kleinberg-Levin the book argues for the ontological primacy of breathing and develops a new principle of philosophy that the author calls “Silence of Breath Abyss/Yawn of Air”. It asserts that breathing is not a thing- or person-oriented relation but perpetual communication with the immense elemental atmosphere of open and free air. This new phenomenological method of breathing offers readers a chance to begin to wonder rethink re-experience and reimagine all questions of life in an innovative and creative way as aerial and respiratory questions of life. Part of the Routledge Critical Perspectives on Breath and Breathing series the book breaks new ground in phenomenology and phenomenological ontology by offering a decisive and insightful treatment of breath. It will be indispensable for students and researchers of philosophy phenomenology and ontology. It will also be of special interest to Merleau-Ponty scholars as it investigates uncharted dimensions of Merleau-Ponty’s philosophy. | Phenomenological Ontology of Breathing The Respiratory Primacy of Being

GBP 120.00
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The 2019 Parliamentary Elections in India Democracy at the Crossroads?

The 2019 Parliamentary Elections in India Democracy at the Crossroads?

This book presents a comprehensive overview of India’s electoral democracy and political system. It provides an in-depth analysis of the 2019 parliamentary elections to explore three crucial facts of India’s political life: the legitimacy of political competition as the only basis of power; elections as the only legitimate basis of political competition; and political parties as the only legitimate agency to conduct political competition. The book argues that the vitality and resilience of India’s electoral democracy remain high owing to large mass participation in elections that are competitive and relatively free and fair. The volume includes key theoretical empirical and comparative perspectives on parties and elections from experts and covers all major political parties of India along with the performance of many representative regional parties. It discusses themes such as elections and party competition in India; ideology interest religion and gender as they affect social mobilisation and political transaction; economic and politial change and multiparty democracy; the dynamics of the Muslim vote; fluctuating electoral fortunes; and electoral campaigns and role of social media. This book will be an essential read for scholars and researchers of political science political sociology election studies Indian politics South Asian politics and South Asian studies. It will also interest those in politics public policy and governance civil society organisations media and journalism and the general reader. | The 2019 Parliamentary Elections in India Democracy at the Crossroads?

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Folk Theatres of North India Contestation Amalgamation and Transference

Folk Theatres of North India Contestation Amalgamation and Transference

This book examines folk theatres of North India as a unique performative structure a counter stream to the postulations of Sanskrit and Western realistic theatre. In focusing on their historical social and cultural imprints it explores how these theatres challenge the linearity of cultural history and subvert cultural hegemony. The book looks at diverse forms of theatre such as svangs nautanki tamasha all with conventions like open performative space free mingling of spectators and actors flexibility in roles and genres etc. It discusses the genesis history and the independent trajectory of folk theatres; folk theatre and Sanskrit dramaturgy; cinematic legacy; and theatrical space as performance besides investigating causes inter-relations within socio-cultural factors and the performance principles underlying them. It shows how these theatres effectively contest delimitation of human creative impulses (as revealed in classical Sanskrit theatre) from structuring as also of normative impulses of religion and culture while amalgamating influences from Western theatre newly-rising religious reform movements of 19th century India tantra and Bhakti. It further highlights their ability to adapt and reinvent themselves in accordance with spatial and temporal transformations to constitute an important anthropological layer of Indian society. Comprehensive and empirically rich this book will be an essential read for scholars and researchers of cultural studies theatre film and performance studies sociology political studies popular culture and South Asian studies. | Folk Theatres of North India Contestation Amalgamation and Transference

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Jain Paintings and Material Culture of Medieval Western India 1100–1650

Jain Paintings and Material Culture of Medieval Western India 1100–1650

Through a curated collection of key Jain paintings this volume offers a glimpse into the way people lived in western India during the medieval times: What they wore how they ornamented themselves what they amused themselves with what furniture they sat on which modes of transport they used. It includes Jain paintings from various collections in India and abroad to underscore the value of pictorial evidence in piecing together the past. The book takes the reader on a breath-taking visual journey through the varied costumes exquisite textiles handcrafted ornaments curiously shaped vessels and containers musical instruments arms and armour conveyances and many such articles of everyday use. These articles of everyday use are corroborated with the descriptions left by foreign travellers passing through western India at that time. It explores contemporary lexicons and vernacular literature from this period for possible names in vogue for the articles of Material Culture. The work is richly illustrated with line drawings by the author to highlight the objects being referred to. What comes across clearly through this book is that art is the mirror of the times and as such paintings reflect the society in which they are created. A magnificent read this book will be essential for scholars and researchers of Indian painting art history Indian art arts and aesthetics Jainism visual arts South Asian history Indian history heritage studies and cultural history. It will also be a must-have for history and visual arts enthusiasts all over the world. | Jain Paintings and Material Culture of Medieval Western India 1100–1650

GBP 130.00
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Dalits Past Present and Future

Dalits Past Present and Future

This book is a comprehensive introduction to Dalits in India from their origin to the present day. Despite a plethora of provisions for affirmative action in the Indian Constitution Dalits still suffer exclusion on various counts. The book traces the multifarious changes that befell them through history germination of Dalit consciousness during the colonial period and its f lowering under the legendary leadership of Babasaheb Ambedkar. It provides critical insights to their degeneration during the post-Ambedkar period taking stock of all significant developments therein such as the rise of the Bahujan Samaj Party Dalit capitalism NGOization of the Dalit discourse and the various implicit or explicit emancipation schemas thrown up by them. It also discusses ideology implicit strategy and tactics of the Dalit movement touches upon one of the most contentious issues of increasing divergence between the Dalit and Marxist movements and delineates the role of the state both colonial and post-colonial in shaping Dalit politics in particular ways. This new edition includes a new chapter providing the causal analysis of the rise of Hindutva under Narendra Modi its fascist march obliterating the idea of India sketched out by the Constitution and forecasts its future as the Hindu Rashtra – the Brahmanic-fascist state – which has been the goal of its progenitors. A tour de force this book brings to the fore many key contemporary concerns and will be of great interest to activists students scholars and teachers of politics political economy sociology anthropology history and social exclusion studies. | Dalits Past Present and Future

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Philosophical Issues in Indian Cinema Approximate Terms and Concepts

Philosophical Issues in Indian Cinema Approximate Terms and Concepts

This book interrogates the vocabulary used in theorizing about Indian cinema to reach into the deeper cultural meanings of philosophies and traditions from which it derives its influences. It re-examines terms and concepts used in film criticism and contextualizes them within the aesthetics poetics and politics of Indian cinema. The book looks at terms and concepts borrowed from the scholarship on American and world cinema and explores their use and relevance in describing the characteristics and evolution of cinema in India. It highlights how realism romance and melodrama in the context of India appear in a culturally singular way and how the aggregation of constituent elements – like songs action comedy – in Indian film can be traced to classical theatre and other diverse religious and philosophical influences. These influences have characterized popular film and drama in India which present all aspects of life for a diverse nation. The author explores concepts like ‘fantasy’ ‘family’ and ‘patriotism’ by using various examples from films in India and outside as well as practices in the other arts. He identifies the fundamental logic behind the choices made by film-makers in India and discusses concepts which allow for a fresh theorizing on Indian cinema’s characteristics. This book will be of great interest to students and researchers of film studies media studies cultural studies literature cultural history and South Asian studies. It will also be useful for general readers who are interested in learning more about Indian cinema its forms origins and influences. | Philosophical Issues in Indian Cinema Approximate Terms and Concepts

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The Making of The Wandering Earth A Film Production Handbook

The Making of The Wandering Earth A Film Production Handbook

This handbook takes us through the making of The Wandering Earth one of the highest-grossing non-English films of all time. It is a rare in-depth behind-the-scenes study of the making of a masterpiece taking the reader through the entire production process of a landmark Chinese science fiction film. The book brings to life how The Wandering Earth was created from words to images by a young and innovative professional team assembled by director Frant Gwo. It discusses specialized details of the filmmaking process and the collaborative work of the crew and the cast involved to present an intuitive feeling of the film’s production. A step-by-step guide on the making of a radical large-scale film this handbook critically examines its various stages such as its development and production stages – the planning preparing recruiting setting up departments and processes; writing the screenplay; creating a visual style and the production design; and the principal photography; its challenging post-production stages – the editing visual effects production color mixing; dubbing sound editing; publicity etc. Further the chapters in volume also explore how Chinese science fiction films disrupt the Western narrative context and provide the larger discourse on Chinese science fiction. Richly illustrated with exclusive first-hand visuals from the making of the film this handbook part of the Studies in Global Genre Fiction series will be an essential read for professionals scholars researchers and students of film and media production film studies popular culture cultural studies Chinese studies world literature and science fiction. It will also be of interest to the general reader interested in filmmaking. | The Making of The Wandering Earth A Film Production Handbook

GBP 31.99
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