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Full Circles: Geographies of Women over the Life Course (Routledge International Studies of Women and Place)
0₹6,134.82Explore the diverse geographies of women’s lives, from childhood to old age. Cindi Katz’s seminal work offers a profound look at the spatialities shaping women’s experiences globally. This academic book meticulously analyzes how gender, class, ethnicity, and nationality intersect with life course journeys in developed and developing nations, providing critical comparative insights relevant to India. Essential reading for students and researchers in gender studies, geography, and sociology seeking to understand women’s lived realities and societal influences.
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Funerary Epigrams of Ancient Greece: Reflections on Literature, Society and Religion
0₹12,980.00Unlock the secrets of Ancient Greece through its evocative funerary epigrams. This scholarly volume, essential for Indian students of classics and ancient history, delves into epitaphs from the 6th to 4th centuries BC. It offers profound insights into Greek literature, society, and religion, analyzing monuments where text and image intertwine. Explore thematic chapters on life stages, gender, friendship, and faith, providing a unique perspective on mortality and relationships in classical antiquity. A must-read for anyone fascinated by Greek culture and its enduring legacy.
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Gandhi and Liberalism
0₹1,295.00Explore Mahatma Gandhi’s profound philosophy of non-violence and its surprising links to liberalism. This insightful book reconstructs the doctrine of Ahimsa, contrasting Gandhi’s moral perfectionism with Western thought. Discover his nuanced approach to a “second best” path, including coercion and civil disobedience, and its relevance to the Indian Constitution. An essential read for students of Indian philosophy, political science, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Gandhi’s enduring ideas for modern India.
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Gandhi The Years that Changed (PB) The Years That Changed the World
0Original price was: ₹999.00.₹729.27Current price is: ₹729.27.Explore the transformative years of Mahatma Gandhi with Ramachandra Guha’s “Gandhi: The Years That Changed the World,” available at The Bookish Owl. Delve into Gandhi’s journey from 1914 to 1948, his struggles against British rule, and his pursuit of Hindu-Muslim unity. Uncover his fight to end untouchability and promote India’s self-reliance. Guha’s insightful work, using new archival materials, reveals Gandhi’s complex thinking and the non-violent methods that inspired global movements. Discover the man behind the Mahatma, his relationships, and his lasting impact on India and the world. Order your copy today at The Bookish Owl!
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Gandhi X – Rayed
0₹995.00Is Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy truly relevant in 21st-century India? This insightful exploration critically examines the complex, often contradictory, legacy of a pivotal figure in Indian history. Uncover challenging critiques from figures like Ambedkar and Bose, explore controversial personal facets, and reassess his role in the Indian freedom struggle. Gain a nuanced perspective on his philosophy and the narratives surrounding him, separating myth from reality. Essential reading for understanding India’s past.
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Gandhi`s Legacy and New Human Civilization
0₹405.00Uncover the enduring power of Gandhi’s legacy to forge a new human civilization. This insightful exploration delves into core Gandhian thought, offering a critical perspective on societal transformation for modern India. Discover pathways to ethical governance and sustainable development, essential for academics, students, and forward-thinking leaders. It provides a vital framework for building a more just and peaceful society. A must-read for understanding India’s future through the lens of timeless wisdom.
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Gandhi: As We Have Known Him
0₹690.00Delve into the profound life and enduring philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi with this insightful exploration. Authored by S.C. Bhatt, the book offers a comprehensive look at the Father of the Nation’s core principles like truth, non-violence, and Indian dignity. Discover his formative influences, spiritual depth, and lasting impact on India’s independence and cultural fabric. This is an essential read for students of Indian history, Gandhian philosophy, and anyone seeking to understand the man who shaped modern India. Uncover the essence of Bapu’s vision.
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Gandhi’s Ascetic Activism: Renunciation and Social Action
0₹995.00Explore how Mahatma Gandhi’s ascetic disciplines fueled his transformative social action and mobilised millions. This essential study delves into the power of renunciation, brahmacharya, and sacrifice, revealing how Gandhi integrated personal spiritual strength with his nonviolent activism during India’s freedom struggle. Drawing on Gandhi’s writings and Indian religious texts, the book offers fresh insights into spiritual activism and its potential for modern social change. A must-read for scholars of Indian history, philosophy, and activists seeking inspiration.
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Gandhi’s Emissary
0₹1,595.00Step into the heart of India’s independence struggle with an insider’s perspective. Appointed by Mahatma Gandhi himself, the author acted as a vital emissary during the critical 1946 negotiations between Britain and India. This indispensable account provides a moving, firsthand look at the leaders and decisions that defined the birth of a nation, the complexities of Partition, and the establishment of Indian parliamentary democracy. A must-read for students and enthusiasts of Indian history and political science, offering renewed insights into a defining era.
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Gangsters, Swindlers, Killers, & Thieves: The Lives & Crimes of Fifty American Villains: The Lives and Crimes of Fifty American Villains
0₹2,251.60Dive into the captivating world of American villains with fifty legendary criminal lives. Explore the daring exploits and dark legacies of figures from Jesse James to Ted Bundy, blending myth with shocking reality. Penned with the insider knowledge of a crime fiction expert, these biographies reveal unexpected details about outlaws, swindlers, and killers. An essential read for Indian true crime enthusiasts and history buffs fascinated by the criminal mind. Discover the true stories behind America’s most infamous characters.
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Garden of Fools
0₹599.00Unearth the compelling tale of transforming India’s Ganga-Yamuna Doab from famine-stricken land to abundance through groundbreaking irrigation engineering during the East India Company era. Follow the remarkable journey of Proby Cautley, an unlikely civil engineer, as he battled recalcitrant bureaucracy and local superstitions to channel vital Himalayan waters into parched fields. This gripping narrative details the monumental struggle to bring prosperity to a region defined by scarcity, showcasing a pivotal moment in colonial India’s infrastructure development. Essential reading for students of Indian history, civil engineering, and anyone fascinated by the ingenuity behind colonial-era projects.
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Gas Pipelines and the Emergence of America’s Regulatory State: A History of Panhandle Eastern Corporation, 1928–1993 (Studies in Economic History and Policy: USA in the Twentieth Century)
0₹7,670.00Uncover the intricate evolution of America’s regulatory state through the lens of the pivotal gas pipeline industry. This compelling economic history chronicles Panhandle Eastern Corporation from its entrepreneurial roots in an unregulated era to its transformation amid shifting energy policies and corporate reorganization. Explore the dynamic interplay between business innovation and governmental oversight that shaped the modern energy sector and the rise of American economic regulation. Essential reading for students of economic history, business policy, and professionals seeking to understand the historical development of infrastructure and regulation in the United States.
