Author: Thapar Romila
Place: New Delhi
Publisher: Aleph Book Company
Year: 2018
Pages: 222
ISBN: 978-93-84067-35-9
Source: Purchased
Keyword: Indian Culture, Indian Heritage, Social Discrimination
Shelf: C6R2
Accession No: B1314
Contents: Preface Introduction: Defining Cultures 1- Cultures as Heritage 2- Heritage: The Contemporary Past 3- Time Before Time 4- Science as Culture 5- Women Decoding Cultures 6- The Culture of Discrimination 7- Knowledge as Heritage Epilogue Acknowledgements References and Further Reading Index
Abstract: This volume examines Indian cultures as living heritage, highlighting how cultural identities evolve through time. It explores heritage beyond fixed notions, focusing on the interplay between past and present. Key themes include the influence of science, gender perspectives, and discrimination in shaping cultural narratives. The work emphasizes knowledge as an integral part of heritage and investigates how cultural meanings are continuously negotiated in contemporary India. Drawing on interdisciplinary approaches, it offers a nuanced understanding of Indian cultures as dynamic entities that connect historical legacies with modern realities.