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From its very first contact with the West, India has been subject to great mystification. India's long history, the survival of ancient rituals, and its variety of languages and cultures continue to fascinate.
This narrative is intertwined with a newer one that sees the frenetic change of a society at the forefront of innovation. Success stories coexist alongside stories of daily struggle. A large slice of the population still does not have access to drinking water, and agriculture (still the main source of livelihood for most of the 1.3 billion people who live there) is threatened by climate change.
India is a country that does not know how to eradicate one of the most infamous forms of classism/racism: the caste system. From the resistance of the Kashmiri people to that of atheistsβhated by all religious communitiesβfrom the dances of the 'hijra' in Koovagam to the success of the female wrestler Vinesh Phogat, learn about the contradictory, terrible, and joyful chaos that lies at the heart of India.
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Fresh and diverting, informative and topical without being slight or ephemeral. This supremely well-edited combination of current affairs, journalism, commentary, and fun facts is perfect for our pause-button moment. - Australian Financial Review, Best Books of the Year Fully illustrated, The Passenger collects the best new writing, photography, art, and reportage from around the world.Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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Brimming with intricate research and enduring wonder, The Passenger is a love-letter to global travel. "These books are so rich and engrossing that it is rewarding to read them even when one is stuck at home." - The TLS "The Passenger has a strong focus on storytelling, with pages given over to a mix of essays, playlists and sideways glances...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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From its very first contact with the West, India has been subject to great mystification. India's long history, the survival of ancient rituals, and its variety of languages and cultures continue to fascinate. This narrative is intertwined with a newer one that sees the frenetic change of a society at the forefront of innovation. Success stories coexist alongside stories of...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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India is highly praised for its rich and engrossing content, offering a rewarding read that's likened to a literary vacation. It combines storytelling, essays, and photography to explore the complex realities and beauty of its destination, making it a stand-out travel series without traditional guide elements.
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ISBN: 9781787702967
Publisher: Europa Editions (UK) Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 18 March 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Europa Editions (UK) Ltd
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 160.0mm
Height: 240.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 192
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