mohan vijneshu (6 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: New. pp. 115.

Zustand: As New. Contents: Preface. Introduction. 1. Historicity in India. 2. Dovetailing of history and archaeology. 3. Inference and Indian epistemology. 4. Conclusions. Appendices: 1. Dry farming type strategies and the Harappan urbanization : towards philosophical endeavours. 2. The Harappan 'Period' metallurgy : a philosophical treatise in a genuine mould. 3. The philosophy of 'Oriental despotism' in a regional Harappan context. Index. "The discursive tension between theory and data creatively constitutes the desideratum for archaeology to mature as a scientific discipline. Archaeology is gradually being empowered to imaginatively predict backwards and develop encouraging multilineal cultural specific theoretical foundations. Here lies its relevance. As multi-disciplinary or inter-disciplinary approaches improve the data-sets, explicit efforts are being made to propound malleable historicist theories with minimal assault on the past reality without conceivable distortions. "Of course, the past happenings are perceived in the plurality of non-referential yet judgemental references. This inference as sasvat anumana, is acceptable to most archaeologists. Obviously, an obsession with rigid or near-sighted empiricism is endlessly inconclusive. It remains an impediment to theoretical condensations. Explanations for the past phenomena require logical cohesiveness instead of a pre-occupation with hyper-rationalism and pseudo-scientific deductivism. 115 pp.

Zustand: New. pp. [vii] + 319.

Zustand: New. pp. xvi + 168 Figures, Illus.

Zustand: New. pp. vi + 198.

Hardbound. Zustand: As New. New. Contents 1. Introductory chapter. 2. Antecedents. 3. Architecture. 4. Origins theoretical considerations. 5. Artistic activities. 6. Clay figurines. 7. Glyptic art. 8. Copper tablets. 9. Lapidary art. 10. Metallurgy. 11. Miscellaneous objects. 12. Religion. 13. Dress and ornaments. 14. Entertainment. 15. Trade. 16. Script. 17. Chronology. 18. Burial customs. 19. End. 20. Concluding remarks. Appendices. Bibliography. Index. The book opens with a discussion on the historiography of the Harappan archaeology. One chapter conventionally incorporates a discrete review of the relevant pottery typologies. Details of selective important sites are given for discerning readers. Separate independent chapters deal the art architecture craft activities/specialisations trade and chronology in the light of fresh researches. The volume critically evaluates or enumerates the homogeneity thesis and elaborates upon the heterogeneity enshrined in differential growth of the Harappan civilization. Dynamic forces of convergence and multiplication intertwined to produce the unique cultural ethos with regional variations. The cohesiveness was in the main provided by closely interacting (communicating) diverse settlement matrices. The civilization also prospered in harsher (semi arid) conditions and the concerted agricultural innovations ensured steady supply of even surplus grains. The arrested Harappan urbanisation laced with continued strong rural flavour acted both as cause and effect when viewed as coordinated processes. 320 pp.