Description
- ISBN-10: 1108484247
- ISBN-13: 978-1108484244
- Edition: First Edition
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press
- Publication date: 23 May 2019
- Language: English
- Dimensions: 16.51 x 1.75 x 24.13 cm
- Print length: 325 pages
Original price was: ₹1,050.00.₹840.00Current price is: ₹840.00.
Explore the compelling history of censorship in India during a pivotal era from 1930 to 1960 with ‘War over Words.’ This book delves into the complexities of publication control, examining state policies, their subversion, and public responses amidst the Gandhian movement, World War II, Partition, and the dawn of independent India. Discover how individuals navigated the struggle for free speech in a nation transitioning from colonial rule. ‘War over Words’ offers crucial insights into enduring debates on free speech and tolerance, illuminating how historical trends continue to shape our present understanding of these vital issues. A must-read for understanding the evolution of expression in India and its global relevance.
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