Reading History with the Tamil Jainas

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A unique account of the lesser known community of Tamil Jainas and their sense of self

Provides readers with a clear visual depiction through photographs and maps

Combines an easy-to-read journalistic style with sound academic research

A unique account of the lesser known community of Tamil Jainas and their sense of self

Provides readers with a clear visual depiction through photographs and maps

Combines an easy-to-read journalistic style with sound academic research

Über den Autor

R. Umamaheshwari is an independent journalist-academic researcher and former fellow of the Indian Institute of Advanced Study. She has received several journalism and academic fellowships for her work on the displacement of marginalised communities on account of developmental projects, on issues associated with development politics and for her work on Tamil Jaina history. She has authored two books: When Godavari Comes: People's History of a River; and From Possession to Freedom: the Journey of Nili-Nilakeci.

Zusammenfassung

A unique account of the lesser known community of Tamil Jainas and their sense of self
Provides readers with a clear visual depiction through photographs and maps
Combines an easy-to-read journalistic style with sound academic research

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. On Reading History, and a Community.- 2. Jaina Studies: A Historical Overview.- 3. Recovery of Self? 3.Community Narratives, Inscriptional Records: A Chronicle of Journeys through Tamil Jaina Villages.- 4.'Retrieving', Seeking, the Tamil Jaina Self: The Politics of Memory, Identity and Tamil Language.- 5. On Mapping the Layers of Community Histories: Some Concluding Remarks. Annexures. Bibliography. General Index.

Details

Erscheinungsjahr:	2019
Fachbereich:	Allgemeines
Genre:	Importe , Religion & Theologie
Rubrik:	Geisteswissenschaften
Thema:	Lexika
Medium:	Taschenbuch
Reihe:	Sophia Studies in Cross-cultural Philosophy of Traditions and Cultures
Inhalt:	xxx 326 S. 48 s/w Illustr. 58 farbige Illustr. 326 p. 106 illus. 58 illus. in color.
ISBN-13:	9788132239031
ISBN-10:	8132239032
Sprache:	Englisch
Einband:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor:	Umamaheshwari, R.
Hersteller:	Springer Springer India Ltd. Sophia Studies in Cross-cultural Philosophy of Traditions and Cultures
Verantwortliche Person für die EU:	Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, D-69121 Heidelberg, juergen.hartmann@springer.com
Maße:	235 x 155 x 19 mm
Von/Mit:	R. Umamaheshwari
Erscheinungsdatum:	07.06.2019
Gewicht:	0,615 kg