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Disciplines of Modernity: Archives, Histories, Anthropologies (Routledge Focus on Modern Subjects)
0₹695.00Uncover the intricate disciplines shaping modernity in this compelling study by renowned Indian scholar Saurabh Dube. Revisiting history, anthropology, and archives, this work critically re-examines their institutional formations and inherent contradictions. It delves into the affective, embodied attributes that truly shape modern subjects, moving beyond purely rational models. Essential reading for postgraduate students, researchers, and academics in India engaged with social theory, history, and anthropology seeking to understand power, privilege, and the intellectual foundations of our contemporary world.
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Enchantments of Modernity: Empire, Nation, Globalization (Critical Asian Studies)
0₹1,595.00Explore the complex “enchantments of modernity” in this critical analysis of empire, nation, and globalization. Delve into fascinating themes of vernacular modernity, imperial imperatives, and nationalist knowledge, essential for understanding India’s historical transformation. This volume offers deep insights from Asian studies, dissecting how modernity shapes societies, governance, and identity. A vital read for scholars, students of history, sociology, and post-colonial studies, this book illuminates the forces defining contemporary South Asia.
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Subjects of Modernity: Time-Space, Disciplines, Margins (Theory for a Global Age)
0₹2,360.00Explore the intricate contours of modernity with historian Saurabh Dube. This seminal work delves into the complex interplay of time-space, disciplines, and societal margins, offering critical perspectives vital for understanding contemporary India. Drawing on historical and ethnographic insights, Dube reconstructs how modernity’s frameworks are formed and contested. An essential read for scholars, researchers, and students of social theory, Indian history, sociology, and postcolonial studies seeking a deeper academic understanding.
