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Environmental Humanities in Folktales Theory and Practice

Environmental Humanities in Folktales Theory and Practice

This work throws light on the areas of space and time nature and culture spirit and matter in the folktales that nurture systemic thinking. It identifies and explores motifs and patterns in select folktales that promote interconnectedness interdependence holism synthesis and circular pattern of life and examines the ecological relevance of folktales in fostering a systematic view of life. The volume discusses why it is important to critically analyze alternative worldviews in order to find holistic solutions to contemporary global ecological issues. It sheds light upon Ecofemiotics as a discipline a portmanteau of Ecofeminist Semiotics and through a re-reading of folktales it puts forward an innovative folktale typology which connects women with environment. The book discusses an ecofemiotics cyclical praxis at three levels • Promoting theory to practice through the analysis of folktales as Gaia Care Narratives using the Ecofemiotic framework. • Enabling practice to theory through a classroom experiment observation and inference. • Envisioning theory to practice through the identification of Gaia Care Principles and its multidisciplinary hands-on scope and function to create avenues towards ecological balance and sustainable living. Inspired by the hearts that tell stories of love care nurture and the Earth this nuanced work will be of interest to students and researchers of literature and literary theory sociology social anthropology gender studies and women’s studies feminism development studies environment and folklore studies. | Environmental Humanities in Folktales Theory and Practice

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Service-Learning Theory and Practice

Service-Learning Theory and Practice

This book examines key concepts principles and applications of the service-learning approach. Service-learning is a community-based educational approach to improve a student’s academic personal leadership civic and professional development through civic engagement. Unlike other traditional approaches to education service-learning students can use their classroom-based knowledge and skills in a real-life context in collaboration with community organisations and residents. This volume explores the theory research and practices of how service-learning is understood implemented and evaluated in different contexts. It provides essential guidelines to implement and integrate service-learning at educational institutions through extensive discussions on the principles philosophical challenges opportunities and its applications. Key themes include: • Theory of service-learning • Concept of service-learning • Challenges to service-learning • Applications of service-learning • Service-learning as professional development • Service-learning as communication Accessibly written this book would be of interest to faculty students community organisations and researchers working in the areas of education pedagogy sociology and social work. | Service-Learning Theory and Practice

GBP 130.00
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Community Engagement in Higher Education From Theory to Practice

Community Engagement in Higher Education From Theory to Practice

This book explores the finer nuances of community engagement in Indian higher education ranging from theory to practice. It contextualizes the concept and practice of community engagement in the contemporary context capturing global experiences insights and varied standpoints. The volume also identifies gaps present in the system and recommends solutions for the successful implementation and scaling up of the practice of community engagement not only in India but also at the global level. It also brings to the forefront; opinions perspectives and experiences of stellar women and their valuable scholarship with the aim of addressing the gender gap in the field of knowledge production on community engagement. The book will be of interest to scholars teachers and researchers of education higher education and sociology of education. It will also be useful for academicians think tanks higher education administration policymakers civil society organizations higher education institutions and those interested in the study of community engagement. | Community Engagement in Higher Education From Theory to Practice

GBP 130.00
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T-Group Facilitation Theory and Practice of Applied Behavioural Science

T-Group Facilitation Theory and Practice of Applied Behavioural Science

This book offers the core conceptual base for the practice of T-Group facilitation. Drawing from the fields of psychology social psychology sociology diversity studies and Indian philosophical thoughts this book is a great resource for enhancing the practice of T-Group facilitation for both budding and established facilitators. It covers a wide range of theories on human development self-awareness interpersonal interactions groups and change. Individual and group identities diversity inclusion and social hierarchies are explored in detail here. The authors offer a model of T-Group facilitation based on 50 years of experience within the Indian Society for Applied Behavioural Science (ISABS). This model is useful not only for fellow practitioners of T-Groups but also for anyone engaged in facilitating groups organizations and communities globally. This book helps one to reflect develop and sharpen one’s competencies values and ethics in this field. The chapters are embedded with activities quizzes case studies and exercises to facilitate a deeper understanding of the various elements used in the book. This book will be of interest to students teachers and practitioners of psychology social psychology management studies and organizational development. It will also be useful for T-Group facilitators facilitators of experiential groups and related fields. | T-Group Facilitation Theory and Practice of Applied Behavioural Science

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Contemporary ELT Strategies in Engineering Pedagogy Theory and Practice

Contemporary ELT Strategies in Engineering Pedagogy Theory and Practice

This book explores innovative pedagogical practices and teaching and learning strategies in the engineering curriculum for empowered learning. It highlights the urgency for developing specific skill sets among students that meet the current market recruitment needs. The authors present a detailed framework for fostering a higher level of competence in students especially in their communication skills their knowledge of media and technology tools and their leadership skills. The book offers examples of new and effective teaching strategies including cognitive metacognitive and socio-affective strategies which align well with the existing and evolving technical curriculum. The book will be of interest to teachers students and researchers of education engineering and higher education. It will also be useful for English language teachers educators and curriculum developers. | Contemporary ELT Strategies in Engineering Pedagogy Theory and Practice

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Postpositivist International Relations Theory A Globalist Restructuring

Postpositivist International Relations Theory A Globalist Restructuring

This book discusses postpositivist theories foregrounding postpositivism against the reigning realist and positivist–pluralist orthodoxies. The book explicates seven theories not as disparate endeavours but as developments linked by a common thread that seeks to enunciate globalist emancipatory goals for the theoretical field and the world that these theories seek to change. It focuses on the following themes: feminism environmentalism or green theory the English School critical theory constructivism postmodernism and postcolonialism. Additionally a separate chapter on globalization shows that while mainstream (neo)realist international relations theories respond hostilely to globalization and liberal-pluralist theories react benignly to it postpositivist theories positively welcome it. The book offers a competent meta-theoretical gridwork showing on which side of the opposing disciplinary positions in the fourth debate each of the seven theories are located. It is a comprehensive guide to the postpositivist restructuring of the discipline of international relations. This book will be of interest to researchers and students of political science international relations history humanities and literature. | Postpositivist International Relations Theory A Globalist Restructuring

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Dalit Feminist Theory A Reader

Dalit Feminist Theory A Reader

Dalit Feminist Theory: A Reader radically redefines feminism by introducing the category of Dalit into the core of feminist thought. It supplements feminism by adding caste to its study and praxis; it also re-examines and rethinks Indian feminism by replacing it with a new paradigm namely that caste-based feminist inquiry offers the only theoretical vantage point for comprehensively addressing gender-based injustices. Drawing on a variety of disciplines the chapters in the volume discuss key themes such as Indian feminism versus Dalit feminism; the emerging concept of Dalit patriarchy; the predecessors of Dalit feminism such as Phule and Ambedkar; the meaning and value of lived experience; the concept of Difference; the analogical relationship between Black feminism and Dalit feminism; the intersectionality debate; and the theory-versus-experience debate. They also provide a conceptual historical empirical and philosophical understanding of feminism in India today. Accessible essential and ingenious in its approach this book is for students teachers and specialist scholars as well as activists and the interested general reader. It will be indispensable for those engaged in gender studies women’s studies sociology of caste political science and political theory philosophy and feminism Ambedkar studies and for anyone working in the areas of caste class or gender-based discrimination exclusion and inequality. | Dalit Feminist Theory A Reader

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Homelessness Research Practice and Policy

Homelessness Research Practice and Policy

This book provides insights into the experiences of ‘homelessness’ while exploring its psychological and socio-economic dimensions. Hunger addiction and disability which often accompany homelessness are brought into focus and discussed within the frameworks of promoting social welfare and enabling human capability in this volume. Based on the author’s ethnographic and quantitative research on homeless families living on the streets of Delhi this book identifies some of the most acute problems associated with homelessness. It analyzes the causes of homelessness and draws connections between social bonds and family socio-economic status and psychopathology. It also includes personal accounts of hardship and trauma which quantify the systematic discrimination and marginalization that people living on the streets face. The volume offers policy recommendations to protect the right to self-determination dignity and self-efficacy of the homeless and help rehabilitate them. It will be a useful guide for students and researchers of social sciences specializing in psychology sociology economics and development studies. The book will also be of interest to mental health professionals and policy-makers in designing effective strategies. | Homelessness Research Practice and Policy

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Changing Theory Concepts from the Global South

Changing Theory Concepts from the Global South

This book is an original systematic and radical attempt at decolonizing critical theory. Drawing on linguistic concepts from 16 languages from Asia Africa the Arab world and South America the essays in the volume explore the entailments of words while discussing their conceptual implications for the humanities and the social sciences everywhere. The essays engage in the work of thinking through words to generate a conceptual vocabulary that will allow for a global conversation on social theory which will be necessarily multilingual. With essays by scholars across generations and from a variety of disciplines – history anthropology and philosophy to literature and political theory – this book will be essential reading for scholars researchers and students of critical theory and the social sciences. | Changing Theory Concepts from the Global South

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Pointless The Reality behind Quantum Theory

Pointless The Reality behind Quantum Theory

This book examines how major interpretations of quantum theory are progressing toward a more unified understanding and experience of nature. It offers subtle insights to address core issues of wave-particle duality the measurement problem the mind/body problem determinism/indeterminism/free will and the nature of consciousness. It draws from physics consciousness studies and ‘ancient Vedic science’ to outline a new holistic interpretation of quantum theory. Accessible and thought-provoking it will be profoundly integrating for scholars and researchers in science and technology in philosophy and also in South Asian studies. | Pointless The Reality behind Quantum Theory

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Understanding Public Speaking A Learner's Guide to Persuasive Oratory

Understanding Public Speaking A Learner's Guide to Persuasive Oratory

Public speaking is a much coveted yet difficult art. This book illustrates the use of various linguistic devices and persuasive strategies with examples from the speeches of powerful orators in history. It systematically draws on the various approaches to public speaking and persuasive discourse to present new insights and techniques. The volume: Critically examines strategies of persuasive oratory. Draws on extensive investigation of a corpus of famous public speeches in history. Focuses on the needs of those who want to brush up their public speaking skills. The volume will be a key reference for aspiring civil servants lawyers business and corporate professionals and politicians. It will be of great interest to scholars of linguistics and political and business communication. | Understanding Public Speaking A Learner's Guide to Persuasive Oratory

GBP 24.99
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Demystifying Fixed Income Analytics A Practical Guide

Demystifying Fixed Income Analytics A Practical Guide

This book discusses important aspects of fixed income securities in emerging economies. Key features • Clarifies all conceptual and analytical aspects of fixed income securities and bonds and covers important interest rate and credit derivative instruments in a simple and practical way. • Examines topics such as classifications of fixed income instruments; related risk-return measures; yield curve and term structure of interest rates; interest rate derivatives (forwards futures and swaps) credit derivatives (credit default swaps); and trading strategies and risk management. • Provides step-by-step explanation of fixed income products by including real-life examples scenarios and cases especially in the context of emerging markets. • Presents consistent reference of actual market practices to make the chapters practice oriented while maintaining a lucid style complemented by adequate reading inputs and clear learning outcomes. • Includes complete solutions of numericals and cases for all chapters as an eResource on the Routledge website to aid understanding. The book will serve as a ready guide to both professionals from banking and finance industry (fixed income/bond dealers; fund/investment/portfolio managers; investment bankers; financial analysts/consultants; risk management specialists) and those in academics including students research scholars and teachers in the fields of business management banking insurance finance financial economics business economics and risk management. | Demystifying Fixed Income Analytics A Practical Guide

GBP 38.99
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Techno-Geopolitics US-China Tech War and the Practice of Digital Statecraft

Techno-Geopolitics US-China Tech War and the Practice of Digital Statecraft

Techno-Geopolitics explores contemporary U. S. –China relations and the future of global cyber-security through the prisms of geopolitics and financial-technological competition. It puts forward a new conceptual framework for an emerging field of digital statecraft and discusses a range of key issues including the controversies around 5G technology policy regulations over TikTok and WeChat the emergence of non-traditional espionage and potential trends in post-pandemic foreign policy. Analysing the ramifications of the ongoing U. S. –China trade standoff this book maps the terrain of technological war and the race for global technological leadership and economic supremacy. It shows how China’s technological advancements not only have been the key to its national economic development but also have been the core focus of U. S. intelligence. Further it draws on U. S. –China counterintelligence cases sourced from the U. S. Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to explore emerging patterns and techniques of China’s espionage practice. A cutting-edge study on the future of statecraft this volume will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of international relations security and intelligence studies information technology and artificial intelligence and political science especially U. S. foreign policy and China studies. It will also be of great interest to policymakers career bureaucrats security and intelligence practitioners technology regulators and professionals working with think tanks and embassies. | Techno-Geopolitics US-China Tech War and the Practice of Digital Statecraft

GBP 35.99
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Introduction to Sociology Concepts and Theories

Introduction to Sociology Concepts and Theories

This textbook explores the emergence of sociology as a distinct social science. Focusing on the evolution of social theories movements and ideas through history it analyses the dynamic relationship between the individual and the larger social forces around them. This volume examines the definitive aspects of societies communities and social groups and their intersections with culture political and economic movements and religious institutions. It establishes the connections between sociology and other disciplines such as philosophy history political science economics psychology and anthropology to explore the interdependence between different realms of social life. The chapters in this book explain and highlight the significance of quantitative and qualitative methods of research in understanding the dynamics of social life. Drawing from the works of classical social theorists such as Auguste Comte Herbert Spencer Karl Marx Emile Durkheim and Max Weber this book traces the development of sociological perspectives and theories and their relevance in the history of ideas. Lucid and comprehensive this textbook will be useful for undergraduate and postgraduate students of sociology development studies history of ideas sociological thought social theory research methods political science and anthropology. | Introduction to Sociology Concepts and Theories

GBP 34.99
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Dance Movement Therapy and Psycho-social Rehabilitation The Sampoornata Model

Dance Movement Therapy and Psycho-social Rehabilitation The Sampoornata Model

This book looks at the psychotherapeutic effects of Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) with a focus on the experiences of survivors of gender-based violence and their social development psycho-social rehabilitation and reintegration within society. The author a sociologist and dancer uses a model she calls Sampoornata— or Fulfilment to merge sociology and dance in order to help survivors of sexual violence overcome their trauma. Sampoornata was developed to help survivors of gender-based violence and trafficking by focusing on their specific needs and helping them to express themselves and overcome emotional and psychological pain. Through interviews with and detailed narratives of survivors the book takes the readers through the development of the model its implementation practice and impact on their lives. Situated within the social cultural as well as geographical context of India the book is an important resource for rethinking the creative approaches theories and practice of DMT worldwide. This book will be of interest to researchers and students of psychology psychotherapy dance and movement studies and to those who work with dance and movement therapy. It will also be useful for professionals working in the areas of gender violence trafficking trauma psycho-social rehabilitation and well-being. | Dance Movement Therapy and Psycho-social Rehabilitation The Sampoornata Model

GBP 120.00
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Brands and Branding Strategy to Build and Nurture Brands

Brands and Branding Strategy to Build and Nurture Brands

This volume examines the importance of strategic brand imaging and brand management. It covers the fundamentals of launching growing leveraging and managing brands in a global context the strategic decisions related to brand building and the integration of the 4Ps in implementing the brand strategy. The book presents a practical perspective on building brands through social media and using artificial intelligence technologies. Readers will get a clear introductory understanding about the role of consumer behavior the research methods that every brand manager must be familiar with brand architecture portfolio brand equity and valuation. Branding requires vision to foresee logic to understand the market and the art of understanding consumers. This book is a guide for readers and professionals who are interested in all aspects of branding and brand building. It will also be useful for scholars and students of Marketing Advertising and Brand Management Business Studies Business Communication Media and Journalism and Public Relations and for marketing professionals. It will help them understand fundamentals and practical application of brand management. | Brands and Branding Strategy to Build and Nurture Brands

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A History of Colonial India 1757 to 1947

A History of Colonial India 1757 to 1947

This volume brings together interdisciplinary perspectives on British colonial rule in India. It draws on sociology history and political science to look at key events and social process between 1757 to 1947 to provide a comprehensive understanding of the colonial history. It begins with the introductory backdrop of the British East India Company when its ship docked at Surat in 1603 and ends with the partition and independence in 1947. A compelling read the book explores a range of key themes which include: – Early colonial polity economic transformation colonial educational policies and other initial developments; – The revolt of 1857 and its aftermath; – Colonial subjectivities and ethnographic interventions colonial capitalism and its insititutions – Constitutional developments in colonial India; – Early nationalist politics the rise of Indian National Congress the role of Gandhi in nationalist politics and the Quit India movement; – Social movements and gender politics under the colonial rule; – Partition of India and independence. Accessibly written and exhaustive this volume will be essential reading for students teachers scholars and researchers of political science history sociology and literature. | A History of Colonial India 1757 to 1947

GBP 34.99
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Long-Term Investments Project Planning and Appraisal

Long-Term Investments Project Planning and Appraisal

First published in 2009. The limited text material available to highlight the relationships among capital structure managerial incentives and valuation has also constrained teaching efforts at business schools. Long-term Investments is intended to give a bird’s eye view of projects for a diverse audience encountered at contemporary business schools. This book is an attempt to blend the theory from Corporate Finance courses with the real-world situations encountered by a project analyst. It provides a systematic ‘guided-tour’ of the world of projects commencing with a strategic view through the development of financial models and culminates with an evaluation of risk and the design of risk-mitigation measures. Given the emphasis on the development of financial models to help make investment decisions it is designed to simultaneously appeal to business school students and to serve as a do-it-yourself guide for practicing professionals. | Long-Term Investments Project Planning and Appraisal

GBP 42.99
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Predictive Analytics in Human Resource Management A Hands-on Approach

Predictive Analytics in Human Resource Management A Hands-on Approach

This volume is a step-by-step guide to implementing predictive data analytics in human resource management (HRM). It demonstrates how to apply and predict various HR outcomes which have an organisational impact to aid in strategising and better decision-making. The book: Presents key concepts and expands on the need and role of HR analytics in business management. Utilises popular analytical tools like artificial neural networks (ANNs) and K-nearest neighbour (KNN) to provide practical demonstrations through R scripts for predicting turnover and applicant screening. Discusses real-world corporate examples and employee data collected first-hand by the authors. Includes individual chapter exercises and case studies for students and teachers. Comprehensive and accessible this guide will be useful for students teachers and researchers of data analytics Big Data human resource management statistics and economics. It will also be of interest to readers interested in learning more about statistics or programming. | Predictive Analytics in Human Resource Management A Hands-on Approach

GBP 44.99
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Conflict Demand and Economic Development Essays in Honour of Amit Bhaduri

Conflict Demand and Economic Development Essays in Honour of Amit Bhaduri

This book presents a comprehensive overview of three key areas: heterodox macroeconomics development economics and classical political economy. It offers an alternative macroeconomic framework to analyse policies with an emphasis on issues of equity and justice. With contributions by leading economists from across the world it examines the growth and distribution of income; trade and finance in developing countries; classical political economy and Marxist theory; dualism in the US economy; economic crisis; and agrarian economy in poor countries. It explores themes such as the effect of an exogenous shock to wage share; Harrodian instability and Steindlian solutions; economics and politics of social democracy; the role of power in the macroeconomy; economic development through the promotion of domestic value chains; and reflections on primitive accumulation. Going beyond the neo-classical tradition the volume opens up a new vista of economics by discussing unexplored questions. It provides a refreshing treatment of time-tested ideas as well as discussions of recent developments and current research. A major intervention in heterodox macroeconomics and a tribute to macroeconomist Amit Bhaduri this book will be useful to scholars and researchers of economics political economy development studies sociology political science public administration economic theory economic history economic geography and critical studies as well as professionals economists and policymakers. | Conflict Demand and Economic Development Essays in Honour of Amit Bhaduri

GBP 38.99
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The Belt and Road Initiative Geopolitical and Geoeconomic Aspects

The Belt and Road Initiative Geopolitical and Geoeconomic Aspects

This book studies the geopolitical and geoeconomic aspects of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). It argues that the BRI has the potential to redesign the spatial and territorial dimensions of governance and effectively counterbalance the hitherto predominant hegemonies of the Anglo-American sea power. The volume: Highlights the main geopolitical patterns including geographical economic financial technological and strategic factors guiding the BRI on a global scale Presents a historical account of the development of the Silk Road and underlines its contemporary relevance Traces China’s growing inf luence from Eurasia to America Discusses how the Initiative is likely to transform international relations by the middle of the 21st century. A comprehensive guide to China’s rise as the new centre of gravity in global geopolitics the book will be indispensable for students of political studies geopolitics international relations and foreign policy. It will also be useful for policymakers strategic investors think tanks and government officials. | The Belt and Road Initiative Geopolitical and Geoeconomic Aspects

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Strategic Pharmaceutical Marketing Management in Growth Markets

Strategic Pharmaceutical Marketing Management in Growth Markets

India is the largest provider of generic drugs globally. The Indian pharmaceutical sector supplies over 50% of the global demand for various vaccines and as a result holds an important position in the global pharmaceutical sector. This book is a comprehensive study of pharmaceutical marketing management in the Indian context and similar growth markets. The book introduces the fast-paced and multi-faceted discipline of pharmaceutical marketing management through an in-depth discussion on the genesis and evolution of its marketing concept. Combining theory and practice it offers a strategic approach to pharmaceutical marketing from an organizational and business perspective and explicates the practical applications of it. Richly supported by case studies the book brings together fresh perspectives and approaches equally useful for students and professionals. This book will be of interest to academicians advanced students and practitioners of pharmaceutical marketing and pharmaceutical management. It will also be beneficial to those interested in business strategy decision-making and international marketing. | Strategic Pharmaceutical Marketing Management in Growth Markets

GBP 34.99
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Challenges to Punjab Economy A Regional Perspective from India

Challenges to Punjab Economy A Regional Perspective from India

This volume looks at the challenges faced by the economy and society in Punjab India. It probes into the economic issues institutional development and resources imbalance faced by the Punjab economy. It discusses regional research problems and futuristic approaches for a developing economy. The chapters in this volume: focus on comprehending economic challenges agrarian structure and development; markets R&D and public policy; manufacturing sector; opportunities and possibilities; examine labour caste and gender trajectories exploring the question of freedom and livelihood; human social and financial resources development; hunger diet and disease; challenges for development paradigm; present the macro and micro facets of development processes in the region and offer a way forward for long-run growth sustainability and inclusiveness amidst the dynamic fast-changing economies across the globe. Comprehensive and analytical in its approach this volume will be of interest to young researchers scholars practitioners and policymakers working in the fields of Development Economics Regional Economics Evolutionary Economics Sustainable Economics Agrarian Development Manufacturing and Labour. | Challenges to Punjab Economy A Regional Perspective from India

GBP 130.00
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Gender Citizenship and Identity in the Indian Blogosphere Writing the Everyday

Gender Citizenship and Identity in the Indian Blogosphere Writing the Everyday

This book examines the role of women bloggers in the Indian Blogosphere. It explores how women use new media technologies to create online spaces that share knowledge raise awareness and build communities. A unique work at the intersection of digital culture feminist theory and diaspora/transnationalism studies this book brings to light layered and complex issues such as identity gender performativity presentation of self migration and citizenship. This volume will be useful for scholars and researchers of cultural studies political studies gender studies women’s studies sociology diaspora studies feminist theory media and communication studies. | Gender Citizenship and Identity in the Indian Blogosphere Writing the Everyday

GBP 39.99
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