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Hardcover. Zustand: New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: New. 1st Edition. One of India's most celebrated litterateurs, Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) was a social, political, religious and aesthetic thinker who towered over his countrymen. However, while his contribution to Bengali literature is well documented, his work on rural resuscitation has gone largely unnoticed. It is imperative to place Tagore's constant ideological progression and his attempts to put innovative ideas into practice in the context of changing nationalist outlook on programmes geared towards rural revitalization during the anti-imperialist struggle. This study seeks to highlight that aspect of his immense creativity as he strived to give a voice to the multitudes of hapless villagers in colonial Bengal and secure for them a dignified existence. (jacket).…

Contents 1 Colonial rule The Changing Rural Landscape 2 Evolution of Agratisn Thinking 3 Debating the Peasant 4 The Ploughmens Poet 5 Changing Images of the Rural World and the Political Programme 6 ConclusionSince the 1830s Bengal witnessed a vast outpouring of creative writing Their authors came from diverse social background This book brings forward hitherto unexplored aspects of literati perception of peasants and agriculture in colonial Bengal 318 pp.…

Hardcover. Zustand: New. 1st Edition. This volume sheds light on systems of agricultural knowledge, inherited agricultural practices and allied activities, adoption of new knowledge as well as attempts at modernization, and the involvement and perception of the key historical players and agricultural pioneers who initiated the process of transformation of the system of agrarian production and the creation of a new agrarian knowledge base against the backdrop of burgeoning Western scientific knowledge. Going beyond the scope of work of those who have written agrarian histories of colonial India focussing primarily on issues related to control over land, organization of agrarian production, agrarian relations, rural credit and agrarian commercial network, this volume attempts to examine the productionist discourse in the colonial period as well as throws new light on hitherto unexplored issues related to the colonial impact on indigenous agrarian systems.…

Hardcover. Zustand: New. This engaging edited volume explores the rich and complex history of India from the late medieval to the colonial period through a diverse collection of scholarly essays. Covering themes such as political change, social structures, cultural interactions, economic life, and intellectual traditions, the book offers fresh insights into a transformative era in South Asian history. The essays examine the shifting dynamics of power and identity across the subcontinent - from the politics of the Maratha court to the expansion of colonial rule, and from evolving social hierarchies to resilient cultural practices that negotiated tradition and modernity. By focusing on subjects such as agrarian economies, urbanization, trade networks, religious and literary expressions, and colonial interventions, the volume highlights the interconnectedness of regional and global histories. Bringing together rigorous scholarship and wide thematic range, the book also foregrounds voices and experiences often overlooked in mainstream historical narratives, presenting a more inclusive and nuanced understanding of India's past. Accessible to scholars, students, and general readers alike, this volume demonstrates the continuing relevance of historical inquiry in under­standing the legacies of India's complex historical experience.…

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Zustand: New. Bipasha Raha is Professor and Head, Department of History, Visva Bharati, Santiniketan. She is the author of Living a Dream: Rabindranath Tagore and Rural Resuscitation (2014) and The Plough and the Pen: Peasantry, Agriculture .

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book delves into varied aspects of the history of Bengal and North east situated within a time frame of more than a hundred years, from the colonial times to the present. The individual essays deal with ideas, literary texts, politics, gender, industries, culture, health, sports and tribal issues relevant to these regions.Probing health issues in the colonial period the volume also explains the development of the modern coal industry on the one hand and the survival of the traditional potter's craft on the other. The significance of traditional healing practices is dwelt upon as also the question of female health and dissemination of knowledge. The pen-picture of the happenings at the bathing ghat reveals the vibrant rural social life of the times. The modernization of the theatre gives a glimpse into the cultural ethos. The institutionalization of sports is examined. Analysis of contemporary cinema throws light on the perception of a woman's position in society. As the reader travels from Bengal to the North-East, the impact of missionary activities on tribal life is revealed. The tribals' search for identity is explored. The issues of peace, security and the interests of independent India are also dissected.This volume would be indispensable for scholars of literature, history, film studies, political science and contemporary studies in South Asia.Please note: Taylor & Francis does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. …

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