The Idea of India: A Dialogue

The Idea of India

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The Idea of India: A Dialogue

The Idea of India

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A lively discussion between two eminent Indian academics that examines what it means to be an Indian.

Through a stimulating dialogue, two old friends trace the history of the idea of India through digressions, anecdotes, and observations. Historian Romila Thapar and theorist Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak reflect on the challenges posed by essentialism and exclusion whenever cultures attempt to define and assert themselves. They also emphasize the role of education in fostering a more inclusive and accurate understanding of the nation's complex history. Their conversation revolves around the narratives that have shaped Indian identity--from Vedic times to the present--and those whose voices and visions for this land remain unheard and unseen.

Ranging from nationalism to religion and beyond, TheIdea of India discusses an urgent question: What does it mean to be an Indian in contemporary society?

Book Details

ISBN
9781803093840
Binding
Hardcover
Authors
Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak, Romila Thapar
Publisher
Seagull Books
Published Date
August 6, 2024
Language
English
Pages
77
Physical Info
0.5 in H x 6.7 in L x 4.4 in W (0.35 lb)

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