Nadja-Christina Schneider Books

Focusing on the self-perception of architects in post-independent and contemporary India, the book examines how documentary films and media shape their interventions in discussions about affordable housing. It highlights the role of architects as adaptable social actors who navigate complex challenges within local contexts to propose sustainable architectural solutions. By employing the concept of critical regionalism, the text reveals the interconnectedness of their design philosophies and practices, offering insights into their alternative visions for spatial design.

In an ever-changing world, the family continues to simultaneously symbolise persistence and transformation. This book looks at various shifts, ruptures and continuities in representations of contemporary Indian families. How the media conveys family norms and images as well as the nature of romantic relationships constitutes the books central approach, which connects the different discussions in it. Its chapters analyse documentary and feature films, promotional material, such as television commercials, and the usage of new media technologies in communication. The authors look at visualisations of familial change, ranging from split motherhood, new fatherhood and dysfunctional families to intergenerational relationships, including the pre-marriage stage of life. Aimed at an interdisciplinary readership interested in South Asian, gender and media studies, this book thus contributes to our understanding of the currentideological and livedreality of an Indian family.