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Bengal was the first "modern" province in India - the first, that is, to undergo a forced encounter with Western modernity. From this point of view, the writers in this book consider what the case of Bengal says about the workings of Western modernity in a colonial setting. This collection probes questions of pedagogy, nationalism and gender. By applying the theoretical insights of recent historical and cultural studies to the specific circumstances of Bengal, the authors develop an approach to Indian intellectual and cultural history, adding to our understanding of contemporary intellectual modernity. Subjects include colonialist and nationalist surveillance of Bengali literature, the disposition of the nation's art, the politics of child rearing, the mapping of Calcutta and the disciplining of historical memory.
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A truly interdisciplinary effort, this collection probes questions of pedagogy, nationalism, and gender. Among the subjects explored are colonialist and nationalist surveillance of Bengali literature; the disposition of the nation's art; the politics of child rearing; the mapping of Calcutta; and the disciplining of historical memory.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. "THERE ARE NO TARIFFS OR CUSTOMS DUTIES ON BOOKS. This book examines how colonial law in India defined and shaped religious communities, particularly focusing on the Aga Khan Case and the Maharaj Libel Case. It argues that colonial courts, through legal proceedings, solidified notions of religious identity, often relying on external experts to define "truth" and ultimately impacting the autonomy of these groups. Condition is Very Good. There is some scuffing to the dust jacket, but otherwise the binding is secure and the pages are clean.". Seller Inventory # 435465
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