Description
Drawing upon the perspectives of history, politics, anthropology, literature, film and media studies, this book explores key themes such as the appropriation and impact of western concepts of religion and the modern in postcolonial India and Pakistan, corporate bids to foster faith by erecting temples, formations of contemporary cosmopolitan religious imaginaries, the politics of cow protection, the rise of Narendra Modi as a national hero, and the fetish of the national in news channel debates. The book provides important insights into the success of the Hindu-Right, the discourse of religious–cultural nationalism, and their ramifications for democracy and citizenship.
Book Information
ISBN 9789353883805
Author Avishek Ray
Format Hardback
Page Count 276
Imprint SAGE Publications India Pvt Ltd
Publisher SAGE Publications India Pvt Ltd
Weight(grams) 500g