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Hardback
Number of Pages
496
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a thoughtful non-fiction portrait and cultural history that examines a major ethno-linguistic community. It explores the culture, literature, history, and social mores that shape daily life, aiming to move beyond stereotypes. Designed for readers with a keen interest in culture, identity, and world history, the tone is insightful, respectful, and intellectually engaging.
The content is presented as a well-researched narrative that threads historical context with contemporary voices across literature, politics, cuisine, art, and daily life. Readers gain a panoramic view of how language, tradition, and modernity intertwine in everyday experience, from artistic and scientific achievement to social norms and political thought.
Concepts covered include culture, history, language, social norms, and the interplay between tradition and modern life. The learning experience is accessible and engaging, delivered in clear prose that invites reflection rather than overwhelm, with cross-disciplinary perspectives that illuminate how a community has evolved over time.
Readers finish with a nuanced understanding of a vibrant community, an expanded cultural vocabulary, and a more open, empathetic perspective on world cultures. It invites curiosity, fosters critical thinking about history and identity, and leaves a lasting impression of nuance over stereotypes.
Product Details
Author
Sudeep Chakravarti
Publisher
Rupa Publications
Number of Pages
496
Language
English
SKU
9789386021045
ISBN
9789386021045
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
21.59x13.97x2.54cm
Binding
Hardback
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Sudeep Chakravarti Is The Author Of Several Bestselling Works Of History, Ethnography, Politics, Conflict, And The Intersection Of Business And Human Rights. His Notable Non Fiction Works Are The Bengalis: A Portrait Of A Community, Plassey: The Battle That Changed The Course Of Indian History, The Eastern Gate, Red Sun, Highway 39, And Clear.Hold.Build. Several Of His Books Have Either Won Awards Or Been Shortlisted For Major Awards. He Has Written Novels And Short Stories, And His Essays Are Contained In Several Anthologies. An Extensively Published Columnist, Media Consultant, And Regional Risk Analyst, Sudeep Has Nearly Four Decades Of Experience In Media. He Has Worked With Major Global And Indian Media Organizations Including The Asian Wall Street Journal, Where He Began His Career, And Held Leadership Positions At Sunday, The India Today Group, And Ht Media. Sudeep Is Also An Educator, And Teaches A Range Of Subjects From Media And Literature To South Asian History And Geopolitics. He Founded The Center For South Asian Studies At The University Of Liberal Arts, Bangladesh. Sudeep Read History At St Stephen’S College, University Of Delhi. He Is Associated With Coastal Impact, An Organization Of Divers And Scientists Which Conducts Research For Institutions And Evangelizes Marine Conservation To School And University Students. He Divides His Time Between Goa And Various Cities Across South Asia.