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Sex and Secularism
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Sex Trafficking, Scandal, and the Transformation of Journalism, 1885-1917
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Sex, Gender and the Politics of Era: A State and the Nation
0Original price was: ₹4,784.00.₹4,784.00Current price is: ₹4,784.00.Delve into the profound politics of gender and the enduring fight for women’s equality with this insightful exploration. Discover how personal stories and fierce public debates shaped the Equal Rights Amendment battle in America. This book brilliantly dissects the complexities of gender, power, and social movements, making it essential for anyone interested in political history and the nuances of feminism. Understand the forces that influenced the push for women’s equality, a vital topic for students and scholars of gender studies and political science in India.
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Shadow of the Sultan’s Realm: The Destruction of the Ottoman Empire and the Creation of the Modern Middle East
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Shadow Voyage: The Extraordinary Wartime Escape of the Legendary SS Bremen
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Shakespeare'S Book: The Intertwined Lives Behind The First F
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Shakespeare, Caravaggio, and the Indistinct Regard (Anglo-Italian Renaissance Studies)
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Shang Civilization
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Sharia Scripts: A Historical Anthropology
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Shastrartha in India: Methodology and Applications
0Original price was: ₹1,995.00.₹1,396.50Current price is: ₹1,396.50.Discover the profound tradition of Shastrartha in India with ‘Shastrartha in India: Methodology and Applications’. This compelling book from The Bookish Owl explores a rich Indic wisdom system of dialogue and debate, emphasizing collaborative truth-seeking over adversarial argument. Delve into its philosophical roots and historical journey from the Vedic era onwards. Learn the practical methodology of Shastrartha, including structuring arguments and identifying fallacies, and understand its crucial relevance in combating modern misinformation and ‘infodemics’. This essential read offers timeless Indic insights for intellectual clarity, critical thinking, and social resilience, envisioning its future application in democratic discourse, journalism, and policymaking. A must-have for those interested in Indian Knowledge Systems and effective communication.
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Shattered Lands : Five Partitions and the Making of Modern Asia
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She Speaks: Women’s Speeches That Changed the World, from Pankhurst to Thunberg
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