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The Idea of India
A Dialogue
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The book features a dynamic dialogue between historian Romila Thapar and theorist Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak, exploring the complexities of Indian identity. Through anecdotes and reflections, they navigate the historical narratives that have shaped the notion of India, addressing the challenges of essentialism and exclusion. The authors highlight the importance of education in fostering an inclusive understanding of the nation's diverse history, while tackling themes of nationalism and religion. Ultimately, they pose a critical question about contemporary Indian identity.
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The Idea of India, Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak, Romila Thapar
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- 2024
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- Title
- The Idea of India
- Subtitle
- A Dialogue
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak, Romila Thapar
- Publisher
- Seagull Books
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 77
- ISBN13
- 9781803093840
- Category
- Social sciences, Maps and Travel, World history
- Description
- The book features a dynamic dialogue between historian Romila Thapar and theorist Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak, exploring the complexities of Indian identity. Through anecdotes and reflections, they navigate the historical narratives that have shaped the notion of India, addressing the challenges of essentialism and exclusion. The authors highlight the importance of education in fostering an inclusive understanding of the nation's diverse history, while tackling themes of nationalism and religion. Ultimately, they pose a critical question about contemporary Indian identity.