Everyday Life in South Asia e-bog
127,71 DKK
(inkl. moms 159,64 DKK)
Now updated: An "e;eminently readable, highly engaging"e; anthology about the lives of ordinary citizens in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka (Margaret Mills, Ohio State University).For the second edition of this popular textbook, readings have been updated and new essays added. The result is a timely collection that explores key themes in understanding the region, inclu...
E-bog
127,71 DKK
Forlag
Indiana University Press
Udgivet
16 juli 2010
Genrer
1FK
Sprog
English
Format
pdf
Beskyttelse
LCP
ISBN
9780253013576
Now updated: An "e;eminently readable, highly engaging"e; anthology about the lives of ordinary citizens in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka (Margaret Mills, Ohio State University).For the second edition of this popular textbook, readings have been updated and new essays added. The result is a timely collection that explores key themes in understanding the region, including gender, caste, class, religion, globalization, economic liberalization, nationalism, and emerging modernities.New readings focus attention on the experiences of the middle classes, migrant workers, and IT professionals, and on media, consumerism, and youth culture. Clear and engaging writing makes this text particularly valuable for general and student readers, while the range of new and classic scholarship provides a useful resource for specialists.