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The Oxford Anthology Of The Modern Indian City: Volume I: The City In Its Plenitude is author Vinay Lal’s first anthology, depicting the course of Indian cities. Starting from the first urban city in the Indus Valley, it moves till the present megalopolises found in modern India. It is the first book of its kind to capture the development of Indian cities since the 1800’s, with a focus on modern times.
This anthology uses various scholarly studies from anthropology, cultural studies and history, as well as numerous essays, poems, travel narratives and fiction to present insightful information about the development of Indian cities. Using the writings contributed by up to fifty-four writers, Lal’s anthology brings together writings from leading scholars and writers such as Rabindranath Tagore, Salman Rushdie, Mark Twain, Arjun Appadurai, Herbert Baker and Diana L Eck, to name a few.
The Oxford Anthology Of The Modern Indian City: Volume I: The City In Its Plenitude begins with a comprehensive introduction written by Lal, which sets the course and tone for the writings presented by other esteemed scholars. The book ends with a section titled ‘Further Reading: A Select Bibliography’ for interested readers. This anthology can be a commendable read for scholars and general readers who have an interest in literature, urban history, cultural studies, sociology and anthropology. The book was published by Oxford University Press India in 2013 and is available in hardcover.
Key Features:
This is the first edition of the book.ISBN - 9780198091806
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Pages : 400
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