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Makers Of Modern India
0Original price was: ₹799.00.₹639.20Current price is: ₹639.20.Unlock the minds that forged modern India. Celebrated historian Ramachandra Guha brings you an indispensable collection featuring 19 pivotal Indian thinkers and leaders. Delve into their profound ideas through rare excerpts from their speeches and writings, which critically shaped the evolution of the Indian Republic. This book is essential for students of Indian history, political science enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of India’s intellectual heritage and national journey.
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Makers of Worlds, Readers of Signs: Israeli and Palestinian Literature of the Global Contemporary
0Original price was: ₹2,976.25.₹2,381.00Current price is: ₹2,381.00.Delve into the complex evolution of Israeli and Palestinian literary narratives with this insightful study. Kfir Cohen Lustig expertly traces literature’s journey from ‘making worlds’ to ‘reading signs’ amidst globalization and neoliberalism. Discover how cultural politics shaped subjectivities and aesthetics, offering a fresh perspective on the global contemporary. Essential reading for scholars, students of comparative literature, and anyone interested in the intersection of literature, politics, and culture in the modern world.
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Making and Unmaking the Carolingians: 751-888
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Making Fascism in Sweden and the Netherlands: Myth-Creation and Respectability, 1931-40
0Original price was: ₹11,309.75.₹9,047.80Current price is: ₹9,047.80.Uncover the intricate history of European fascism with this seminal study. It offers an in-depth comparative analysis of how lesser-known movements in Sweden and the Netherlands gained political footholds during the interwar period, challenging established narratives. Explore the critical roles of myth-creation, propaganda, and the pursuit of respectability in shaping far-right politics. This book is essential for students, academics, and enthusiasts of European history and political science in India, providing vital insights into the experimental character of fascism in liberal democracies.
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Making Peace, Making Riots: Communalism and Communal Violence, Bengal 1940–1947
0Original price was: ₹1,050.00.₹840.00Current price is: ₹840.00.Dive into the turbulent Bengal of the 1940s, a decade that irrevocably shaped India’s partition. This vital study scrutinizes the rise of communalism and communal violence, uncovering the intricate interplay of caste politics and socio-political forces that redefined community identities. Focusing on critical events like the Great Calcutta Killings and Noakhali Riots, it offers a nuanced understanding of the final years of colonial rule. A must-read for students of Indian history, political science, and researchers interested in pre-partition India’s complex dynamics.
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Making Space Public In Early Modern Europe: Performance, Geography, Privacy
0Original price was: ₹17,857.50.₹14,286.00Current price is: ₹14,286.00.Explore the dynamic evolution of public life in Early Modern Europe. This essential academic work delves into how performance, geography, and privacy shaped emerging publics and redefined social spaces. Discover how diverse cultural practices and material things fostered collective identities and expanded the public arena, challenging historical norms. A must-read for students and scholars of European history, cultural studies, and performance seeking to understand the production of public space and its lasting impact on inclusive public engagement.
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Man Makes Himself
0Original price was: ₹395.00.₹355.50Current price is: ₹355.50.Explore the groundbreaking evolution of humanity with this classic treatise on early man. Discover how fire, tool-making, and food production forged our path from prehistory to the rise of ancient civilizations and the urban revolution. Written by a titan of modern archaeology, this book offers profound insights into societal development and the origins of cities and trade. Essential for students of history, anthropology, and archaeology in India, it’s a captivating journey through millennia of human ingenuity.
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Man’s Search For Meaning: The classic tribute to hope from the Holocaust
0Original price was: ₹599.00.₹437.27Current price is: ₹437.27.Discover Viktor Frankl’s powerful “Man’s Search for Meaning,” a classic Holocaust tribute exploring hope and resilience. Available at The Bookish Owl, this profound book (ISBN: 9781846048708) examines how Frankl and other Auschwitz inmates coped with unimaginable suffering. Frankl’s observations reveal that finding meaning and purpose is crucial for survival. Explore the human spirit’s capacity to choose attitude and transcend adversity. A must-read for those seeking significance and a way to navigate life’s challenges. Find inner triumph with this insightful exploration of the human condition at The Bookish Owl.
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Man’s Search For Meaning: The classic tribute to hope from the Holocaust | Must read classics by Victor E. Frankl
0Original price was: ₹399.00.₹291.27Current price is: ₹291.27.Discover hope and resilience in “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Victor E. Frankl, available at The Bookish Owl. This must-read classic explores Frankl’s experiences in Auschwitz and his profound observations on the human spirit. Learn how finding meaning can transcend suffering, as Frankl argues that our ability to choose our attitude is the ultimate freedom. Explore themes of purpose, resilience, and the search for significance in life. A powerful tribute to hope, this book offers invaluable insights into the art of living and finding inner triumph amidst adversity. Shop now at The Bookish Owl and find your meaning.
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Managing Change in Old Age:The Control of Meaning in an Institutional Setting (SUNY series in Anthropology and Judaic Studies)
0Original price was: ₹5,740.50.₹4,592.40Current price is: ₹4,592.40.Gain profound insights into managing change in old age with this sensitive ethnographic study. Delve into the micropolitics of control and the vital quest for sustaining meaning within institutional settings for the elderly. Haim Hazan’s work offers a deep examination of the aging experience, exploring universal challenges relevant to India’s growing senior population. Essential reading for students of sociology, gerontology, and healthcare professionals seeking to understand the dynamics of elder care facilities and the lived realities of retirees.
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Managing the Media in the India-Burma War, 1941-1945: Challenging a ‘Forgotten War’
0Original price was: ₹10,714.50.₹8,571.60Current price is: ₹8,571.60.Uncover the hidden narratives of the India-Burma War (1941-1945) and its media manipulation. This compelling study reveals how wartime communication shaped public perception and troop morale during WWII, featuring insights from Indian war correspondents. Understand how media coverage contributed to the ‘Forgotten Army’ syndrome and explore the profound impact on India’s pivotal role in the global conflict and its journey to independence. Essential reading for anyone fascinated by WWII India, military history, and the power of wartime media.
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Mancha: A Folk Theatre of Malwa (Central India)
0Original price was: ₹1,200.00.₹960.00Current price is: ₹960.00.Discover Mancha, a captivating folk theatre tradition thriving in India’s Malwa region. This pioneering work provides the first comprehensive English documentation of this significant performing art, detailing its evolution from Rajasthan’s Khyal theatre and its unique integration of Central Indian cultural elements. Explore the rich plays, talented playwrights, and the vibrant heritage of this key Bhagat genre theatre in Madhya Pradesh. Essential reading for students of Indian performing arts, cultural researchers, and anyone keen to explore the diverse theatre history of Central India.
