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Fear and Loathing in Ancient Athens: Religion and Politics During the Peloponnesian War
0₹14,750.00Journey into the heart of Ancient Athens and explore the profound impact of the Peloponnesian War on its society. This insightful study offers a revolutionary perspective on Greek religion, revealing its deep entanglement with Athenian politics during a time of crisis. Discover how faith and conflict shaped public discourse and state actions. An essential read for students of classical studies and history enthusiasts in India seeking a deeper understanding of ancient civilizations.
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Fear in the German-Speaking World, 1600-2000 (History of Emotions)
0₹11,800.00Explore the pervasive influence of fear across German-speaking lands from 1600 to 2000. This insightful history of emotions volume meticulously examines how fear shaped pivotal events, from religious conflicts and witch hunts to national crises. Discover the evolving ways fear was understood, experienced, and negotiated over four centuries, offering profound connections to broader cultural contexts and human emotional development. Essential reading for students, researchers, and enthusiasts of European history seeking a comprehensive analysis of fear’s role in shaping societies.
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Federation Versus Freedom
0₹99.00Explore Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s foundational critique of Indian federalism and its intricate link to national freedom. This essential work delves into his profound insights on constitutional rights, state autonomy, and the delicate balance of power shaping India’s political landscape. Gain a deeper understanding of Ambedkar’s vision for social justice through his sharp analysis of governance structures. A crucial read for students of political science, law, and Indian history, offering clarity on the complexities of India’s constitutional framework and democratic future.
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Female Ascetics: Hierarchy and Purity in Indian Religious Movements (Religion and Society in South Asia)
0₹10,618.82Uncover the often-overlooked spiritual landscape of India’s female ascetics. This meticulously researched book delves into the formation and societal dynamics of women’s religious orders, revealing how concepts of hierarchy and purity are integral to their spiritual journeys. Based on extensive fieldwork, it illuminates the transformative processes and the social forces that enabled these women to establish distinct paths, often defying tradition. Essential for scholars, students of Indian religions, and anyone interested in the rich tapestry of spiritual life in India.
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Female Ascetics: Hierarchy and Purity in Indian Religious Movements (Religion and Society in South Asia)
0₹895.00Explore the captivating world of female ascetics within Indian religious movements. Wendy Sinclair-Brull’s detailed field research illuminates how renunciant women in South Asia established their own orders, often defying tradition. Discover the intricate social dynamics, subtle transformation processes, and the crucial roles of hierarchy and purity in their spiritual journeys. This insightful book is essential for students of religious studies, sociology, and anyone keen to understand the multifaceted spiritual landscape and gender roles in India. Uncover the profound structures shaping female monasticism across the subcontinent.
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Female Husbands: A Trans History
0₹3,656.82Discover the groundbreaking history of female husbands—individuals assigned female who lived as men and married women long before modern transgender or lesbian identities. This essential book delves into their riveting, personal stories of courage across colonial eras to WWI, revealing their lives amidst danger and social change. Explore how gender politics and women’s rights shaped their existence, leading to the eventual disappearance of the ‘female husband’ category. A vital read for gender studies students, historians, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of queer pioneers and LGBTQ+ history in the United States and United Kingdom.
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Feminist Judgments: Reproductive Justice Rewritten (Feminist Judgment Series: Rewritten Judicial Opinions)
0₹5,190.82Explore the critical field of Reproductive Justice with this essential guide. It re-imagines pivotal legal cases on pregnancy and parenting, moving beyond traditional rights to champion women’s autonomy and gender equality. Through insightful feminist legal analysis, discover how rewritten judgments address forced sterilization, abortion funding, and more, highlighting profound impacts on vulnerable populations, including women of color and those with disabilities. An indispensable resource for legal scholars, students, and advocates in India championing women’s rights and social justice.
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Feminity and Psychoanalysis: Cinema, Culture, Theory
0₹4,482.82Unravel the enigma of femininity through the lens of psychoanalysis, cinema, and culture. This essential interdisciplinary collection bridges theory, gender studies, and sexuality discourse, revisiting foundational ideas from Freud to Lacan. Featuring crucial new work by feminist film scholar Elizabeth Cowie and artist-psychoanalyst Bracha Ettinger, it offers diverse psychoanalytic perspectives on evolving concepts of identity. A must-read for academics, film theorists, psychoanalysts, and students exploring the profound connections between mind, media, and modern culture.
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Fighting Rommel
0₹995.00Discover how armies learn and innovate under wartime pressure. This compelling analysis delves into the Second World War’s North African campaign, contrasting the British Imperial Forces’ adaptability with Rommel’s Afrika Korps. It crucially uncovers the significant, yet often unexplored, role of the British Indian Army, the world’s largest volunteer force. Introducing ‘learning culture’ as a vital heuristic, the book dissects military innovation on the battlefield. Essential for Indian military history buffs, defence strategy researchers, and anyone fascinated by WWII, this work offers profound insights into victory and defeat.
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Fighting the People’s War: The British and Commonwealth Armies and the Second World War (Armies of the Second World War)
0₹2,950.00Dive into the Second World War’s vital, untold dimensions with this panoramic history of the British and Commonwealth armies, featuring the crucial contributions of the Indian Army. Jonathan Fennell reveals the true wartime experience of ordinary soldiers, challenging established narratives of WWII. Explore how home front dynamics affected battlefield performance and how soldiers’ evolving political beliefs ignited postwar socio-political transformation. Essential for students of military history and Indian history enthusiasts seeking a deeper understanding of WWII’s impact and the Commonwealth forces.
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Final Solutions: Human Nature, Capitalism and Genocide
0₹2,712.82Unravel the complex roots of modern genocide in this groundbreaking analysis. This unique work combines Marxism and psychoanalysis to explore how social stress and denied human needs fuel group destructiveness. Discover how repressed rage is projected onto the ‘other,’ leading to horrific violence. Applying this insightful framework to genocides of Native Americans, Armenians, Jews, and Rwandan Tutsis, the book offers a pioneering contribution. It’s essential reading for students and scholars of sociology, history, and critical theory interested in human nature, capitalism, and preventing future atrocities.
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Finding Afro-Mexico: Race and Nation after the Revolution (Afro-Latin America)
0₹11,798.82Uncover the untold history of Afro-Mexicans and their vital role in redefining Mexican national identity. Theodore W. Cohen’s compelling cultural and intellectual history explores how diverse intellectuals post-1910 Revolution championed Black visibility, integrating Mexican society into the broader African Diaspora. Based on extensive archival research, this book challenges racial paradigms, illuminating the complex interplay of race, nation, and community formation. Essential for students, historians, sociologists, and enthusiasts of global cultural studies interested in race and national identity.
