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Number of Pages
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Book Summary
Voices Of Dissent Is A Thoughtful Examination Of India's Long Tradition Of Dissent, Written By Renowned Public Intellectual Romila Thapar. This Historical And Cultural Study Traces How Dissent Has Shaped India's Ideas Of Democracy, Rights, And JusticeโFrom Ancient Times To The Present. Geared Toward Curious Readers Of History, Politics, And Current Affairs, This Book Offers A Measured, Educational, And Often Inspiring Voice That Invites Reflection On Why Dissent Matters Today.
Written As A Lucid, Essay-Driven Narrative, Voices Of Dissent Threads Together Eras And Ideas, Showing How Dissent Endures Even As It Changes Form. Thapar Guides Readers From The Vedic Debates To The ShramanasโThe Jains, Buddhists, And AjivikasโThrough The Bhakti Movement To GandhiโS Satyagraha, Drawing Lines To TodayโS Peaceful Protests Over Controversial Laws. The Book Reads Like A Thoughtful Conversation, Offering Clear Transitions, Fresh Examples, And A Respectful, Reflective Tone That Makes Complex History Feel Accessible And Relevant.
The BookโS Structure Invites A Dialogue Between Past And Present, Balancing Scholarly Insight With Engaging Storytelling. It Highlights Recurring ThemesโCourage, Conscience, And Civic ResponsibilityโAnd Shows How Dissent Has Helped Shape Norms, Institutions, And Democratic Values In India. ThaparโS Careful Framing Helps Readers See Dissent Not As Disruption But As A Driver Of Social Change.
Voices Of Dissent Leaves Readers With A Deeper Appreciation For Dissent As A Core Element Of Indian Public Life And A Catalyst For Democratic Ideals. After Finishing The Book, YouโLl Feel More Informed, More Curious, And More Confident In Engaging With The Conversations Shaping SocietyโAble To Think Critically About Justice, Rights, And Responsibility For The Future.
Product Details
Author
Romila Thapar
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
205
SKU
9781803092706
ISBN
9781803092706
Reading Age
All
Binding
Hardback
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Romila Thapar Is An Indian Historian. She Graduated From Punjab University And Obtained A Doctorate Degree From The School Of Oriental And African Studies From The University Of London. Her Prime Area Of Study And Research Is Ancient Indian History. She Has Won Many Awards For The Contributions Made In The Field Of History. Romila Thapar Is Emeritus Professor Of History At The Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. She Has Been General President Of The Indian History Congress. She Is A Fellow Of The British Academy And The American Philosophical Society And Holds An Honorary D.Lit. Each From Calcutta University, Oxford University, And The University Of Chicago. She Is An Honorary Fellow Ofady Margaret Hall, Oxford, St. AntonyโS College, Oxford, And Soas,Ondon. In 2008 Professor Thapar Was Awarded The Prestigious Kluge Prize Of The Usibrary Of Congress, Which Honoursifetime Achievement In Studies Such As History That Are Not Covered By The Nobel Prize.