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ENGLISH AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES(PLS
0Explore the dynamic presence of English and international languages across India’s rich linguistic tapestry. This pivotal study, part of the national People’s Linguistic Survey, meticulously details the progression and increasing acceptance of English within the Indian context. It further examines the status and development of eight other significant global languages shaping India’s cultural landscape. Understand how foreign cultural engagement has profoundly enriched India’s unique multilingual mosaic. An indispensable resource for linguists, academics, and enthusiasts exploring India’s diverse linguistic heritage and international relations.
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Indigeneity and Nation (Key Concepts in Indigenous Studies)
0Explore the critical concepts of indigeneity and nationhood, crucial for understanding indigenous peoples worldwide. This vital contribution to Indigenous Studies examines how indigeneity and nationhood intertwine across continents, featuring insights from India, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Gain a comprehensive understanding of identity, selfhood, citizenship, and constitutionalism through philosophical, cultural, and historical lenses. Essential for students and scholars of indigenous studies, anthropology, cultural studies, and sociology, it’s a must-read for anyone interested in tribal rights and national identity in the Indian context and globally.
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Narrating Nomadism: Tales of Recovery and Resistance
0Uncover the enduring spirit of nomadic cultures worldwide in this vital exploration of recovery and resistance. Renowned Indian scholar G. N. Devy delves into communities historically labelled and oppressed by colonialism, revealing their creative survival and profound challenges. Through rich literary criticism, ethnography, and oral histories, this book offers a unique ‘view from below’ on cultural devastation and resilience. Essential for students of cultural studies, postcolonialism, and history in India, it sheds light on marginalized narratives and the universal struggle for cultural rights.