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Living with the Enemy: German Occupation, Collaboration and Justice in the Western Pyrenees, 1940–1948
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Living With Violence: An Anthropology of Events and Everyday Life
0Original price was: ₹1,295.00.₹971.00Current price is: ₹971.00.Uncover the profound impact of communal riots on everyday Indian life in this critical anthropological study. Focusing on the 1992-93 Mumbai riots, the book offers a nuanced exploration of how communities navigate and persist amidst violence. It delves into the intricate roles of language, work, and housing in shaping the experiences of those living through such upheaval. Essential for students of Indian sociology, urban studies, and anyone seeking deep insights into social resilience and the anthropology of events in India. Discover the human dimension of historical conflict.
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Lo Bir Sendra: A Hunter in the Burning Forest
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Local Agrarian Societies in Colonial India: Japanese Perspectives
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Local Politics and Social Policy in China: Let Some Get Healthy First
0Original price was: ₹3,261.75.₹2,609.00Current price is: ₹2,609.00.This book examines how local governments in China have shaped social policy implementation, particularly in healthcare. It explores the tension between central directives and local autonomy in creating unequal health outcomes across regions.
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Local Selfhood, Global Turns: Akshay Kumar Dutta and Bengali Intellectual History in the Nineteenth Century
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Local States in an Imperial World: Identity, Society and Politics in India’s Deccan, 1486-1687
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Localization and Globalization of Religions
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Locating Pleasure in Indian History: Prescribed and Proscribed Desires in Visual and Literary Cultures
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Loha-Purush Sardar Patel Ke Sashamrada
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Lokopriya Gopinath Bordoloi: an Architect of Modern India
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London
23Original price was: ₹499.00.₹399.00Current price is: ₹399.00.Discover the hidden history of London in “London” by Lisa Currie. Journey through six key periods, from Shakespearean times to the swinging 60s. Explore the sights, sounds, and smells of London’s past, from medieval streets to plague-ridden alleys. This unique guide offers a captivating glimpse into the lives and stories that shaped this iconic city.
