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Tea: Legend, Life and Livelihood of India
0₹2,000.00Delve into the captivating legend and intricate livelihood of Indian tea, a cornerstone of India’s rich heritage. Written by a leading industry insider, this book offers a multi-dimensional journey through the history and culture of tea, tracing its evolution from its inception in Assam’s plantations. Discover the triumphs, challenges, diverse flavours, and community impact of one of India’s most celebrated industries. Essential reading for tea connoisseurs, historians, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of India’s enduring relationship with its beloved brew.
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Television in India: Satellites,Politics and Cultural Change
0₹1,495.00Explore the seismic shift in Indian television that reshaped society. This essential book traces India’s media transformation from state control to the explosive growth of satellite channels post-1991. It brilliantly details how global broadcasting was expertly ‘Indianized’ by local entrepreneurs, profoundly influencing politics, cultural change, and national identity. A must-read for understanding the intricate link between Indian television, the forces of globalization, and the evolving fabric of modern India. Perfect for media studies students and enthusiasts of Indian social dynamics.
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Tell the Court I Love my Wife: Race, Marriage and Law-An American History
0₹4,763.00Uncover the profound legal battles shaping race and marriage in American history. This insightful examination delves into the intricate history of interracial marriage in the U.S., exposing systemic discrimination against couples across generations. Explore landmark court cases and the evolution of marriage laws, revealing how race, law, and societal norms were deeply intertwined to control social interactions. An essential read for students of American history, legal studies, and sociology, offering critical perspectives on social justice and legal frameworks that resonate globally. Discover the legal journey of race and marriage in this vital historical account.
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Telling Lives, Telling History: Autobiography and Historical Imagination in Modern Indonesia
0₹2,766.87Unlock the secrets of modern Indonesian history through powerful autobiographical accounts. This compelling study intricately weaves personal life stories with the historical imagination, offering profound cultural insights into Southeast Asia’s turbulent path to independence. Discover how individual memories shape national narratives and explore a rich understanding of a nation’s evolving identity. Essential for students, researchers, and anyone fascinated by Asian studies and historical memory.
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Temptations of the West
0₹499.00Explore Pankaj Mishra’s “Temptations of the West,” a captivating collection of essays now available at The Bookish Owl. ISBN: 9780143421252. Mishra delves into the multifaceted impact of modernity on South Asia, showcasing a diverse cast of characters from Bollywood stars to Tibetan activists. Discover the surprising and often turbulent ways societies grapple with self-definition in the face of Western influence. A thought-provoking read for those interested in cultural studies, history, and contemporary issues. Order your copy today and delve into Mishra’s insightful observations. Perfect for readers seeking intellectual stimulation and global perspectives.
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Testimonies of Enslavement: Sources on Slavery from the Indian Ocean World
0₹11,800.00Uncover the hidden narratives of Indian Ocean slavery with compelling historical sources. This seminal work, drawing from the Dutch East India Company’s Cochin archives, presents ten pivotal court cases detailing enslavement and bondage. Explore rich interrogations and testimonies revealing complex South Asian social dynamics, caste, and control. Offering dual Dutch and English translations, these critical testimonies provide a unique counterpoint to Atlantic slavery studies, essential for anyone interested in India’s intricate past and global history of bondage.
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Testimonies of Enslavement: Sources on Slavery from the Indian Ocean World
0₹3,538.82Explore the stark realities of Indian Ocean slavery through compelling court testimonies. This vital collection unearths ten pivotal cases from Cochin’s Dutch East India Company archives, detailing enslavement and bondage in South Asia. Gain unique insights from interrogations and dual-language transcripts, offering a crucial counterpoint to Atlantic slavery narratives. Essential for scholars and enthusiasts of Indian history, global slavery studies, and the intricate dynamics of social control and caste in the region.
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Textual Relations in the Qur`an: Relevance, Coherence and Structure
0₹18,290.00Explore the intricate textual relations within the Qur’an with this groundbreaking fusion of Islamic linguistics and scholarly analysis. Delve into Qur’anic structure and relevance, as Salwa M. S. El-Awa unveils how linguistic frameworks explain the coherence of even the longest suras. This essential volume offers a unique, systematic approach to understanding the cognitive processes of verbal communication within sacred texts. A must-read for students of Islamic studies, linguistics, and religious scholars across India seeking a deeper, analytical perspective on the Holy Book.
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The 1857 Indian Uprising and the British Empire
0₹575.00Explore the profound imperial repercussions of the 1857 Indian Uprising. This essential book delves into how this watershed moment in Indian history reshaped British perceptions and governance across its vast empire, examining its influence on colonial sites like Ireland and Jamaica. Discover the debates surrounding counter-insurrection, military practices, and the evolving relationship between colonizer and colonized. Crucial for students of Indian history, scholars, and anyone seeking to understand the complex construction of British imperial power and its lasting global legacies.
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The Advocacy Trap: Transnational Activism and State Power in China (Alternative Sinology)
0₹8,850.00Uncover the intricate dynamics of transnational activism engaging China’s formidable state power. This vital study explores how global networks navigate interactions with a rising hegemon, introducing the concept of “advocacy drift.” Drawing on deep ethnographic research, it analyses key factors impacting activism on critical issues from climate change to human rights advocacy in China. Essential reading for students of international relations, political science, and civil society in India, this book offers a crucial perspective on global activism’s efficacy and its engagement with state power worldwide.
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The African Diaspora in India
0₹995.00Uncover the fascinating, often-untold story of the African diaspora in India. This definitive study delves into the rich history of the Sidi and Habshi communities, tracing their journey and integration into India over centuries. Explore their unique cultural contributions and experiences as people of African descent in South Asia. Essential reading for students of Indian history, sociology, and cultural studies, plus anyone curious about India’s multifaceted past and diverse heritage.
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The Aftermath of Partition in South Asia: Routledge Studies in the Modern History of Asia
0₹995.00Explore the profound long-term consequences of the 1947 Partition of South Asia. This seminal work offers a critical reappraisal of this pivotal moment in Indian history, utilizing fresh theoretical insights and data. Adopting a unique comparative approach, it examines South Asia in its entirety rather than isolated national narratives, distinctly focusing on the partition’s enduring aftermath. Essential for students, scholars, and enthusiasts of modern Indian history and South Asian socio-political dynamics, this book provides a vital perspective on the region’s contemporary landscape.
