Culture and the Making of Identity in Contemporary India

by Usha Thakkar (Editor), Kamala Ganesh (Editor)

This collection of 17 original essays provides insights into the various ways in which the interrelated issues of culture, identity and Indianness are expressed in contemporary times. The contributions range from detailed and scholarly essays to critical reviews of literature and reflections on experience. The contributors, distinguished specialists writing for a general readership, outline and evaluate significant developments since Independence in their respective fields.

276 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 2005