The Long Partition and the Making of Modern South Asia: Refugees, Boundaries, Histories
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The Long Partition and the Making of Modern South Asia: Refugees, Boundaries, Histories

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“The Long Partition and the Making of Modern South Asia” explores the bureaucratic violence of postcolonial nationhood in India and Pakistan after 1947. Drawing on oral histories and archival research, Vazira Zamindar reveals how the two states managed refugees, administered property, and constructed the Indo-Pak border. Discover the surprising history of Partition and its impact on ordinary people caught between two nations.

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  • ISBN-13: 9780670082056
  • Publisher: Penguin Books India
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0670082058
  • Publisher Date: 04 Jan 2008
  • No of Pages: 304

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Weight 0.5 kg

24 reviews for The Long Partition and the Making of Modern South Asia: Refugees, Boundaries, Histories

  1. Oam Jagtap –

    An excellent resource for understanding the complexities of partition.

  2. Samriddha Chatterjee –

    Eye-opening account of the refugee crisis and border construction. It gives you a new perspective on the event. A must-read for history buffs!

  3. Anjali Agrawal –

    Outstanding research on a vital topic. Zamindar successfully brings the partition to life and shows its lasting impact.

  4. Supreet Suman –

    Deep dive into the refugee experience. Zamindar’s work is commendable. It can be repetitive at times, but overall very informative.

  5. Divanshu Thakur –

    A well-researched but dense read. More personal stories would have added depth.

  6. Nipun Mehrotra –

    I was hoping for a more compelling human interest narrative.

  7. Tanu Priya –

    This is a fantastic work on the long-term implications of partition. Zamindar’s analysis is sharp, although dense at points.

  8. Jyotika Tuteja –

    An important study, but the writing is a bit dry. It presents the facts but fails to bring the human stories to life.

  9. Ojaswani Gupta –

    A crucial addition to Partition studies. It unveils the impact on ordinary people. This is the book that everyone should read.

  10. Vishwajeet Kumar –

    Offers a detailed examination of the post-partition era. The archival research is impressive, but the focus on bureaucracy may not appeal to all.

  11. Meghna Singhal –

    Thought-provoking exploration of nation-building after partition. However, the book could benefit from more maps to better illustrate border changes.

  12. Soumya Kohli –

    Helps to know about the struggles and their results in history.

  13. Harshil Singh –

    The book provides a nuanced view of the challenges faced by India and Pakistan. But some chapters were hard to get through.

  14. Mohammad Fahim Faisal –

    Focuses too much on bureaucracy. While informative, it lacks the emotional depth of other Partition narratives.

  15. Neeraj Chitrasen Singh –

    Zamindar sheds light on the bureaucratic complexities of partition. While the topic is important, the writing style could be more engaging. A mixed bag.

  16. Shahbaz J Sheikh –

    Provides a good overview of post-partition issues. Some sections are repetitive and the conclusions are not strong.

  17. Chhayank Kumar –

    Helps understand the creation of modern South Asia. Explains the challenges of managing refugees. Strongly recommend!

  18. Aman Shukla –

    The administrative challenges are carefully examined. The book is very well written.

  19. Sheshan A Hegde –

    A compelling narrative of the human cost of partition. Oral histories add a powerful dimension. However, I wished for more analysis on the long-term impact.

  20. Deepali Chouhan –

    Essential reading for anyone interested in South Asian history. The impact of Partition comes alive in this engaging study.

  21. Ritik Kumar –

    A must-read for gaining insight into South Asia’s modern history. It provides some new prespective on the event.

  22. Naman Jain –

    It can get caught up in administrative details. The overall perspective is excellent.

  23. Anirudh Yerra –

    Offers a unique perspective on the bureaucratic side of partition. Its well written and easy to read.

  24. Pankaj Kumar Sharma –

    An insightful look at the aftermath of partition. Zamindar’s research is thorough, but at times the details felt overwhelming. Still, a valuable contribution to understanding South Asia’s history.

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