This book discusses the developments in modern historiography and historicalculture in India. It explores contemporary discourses and debates in the public sphere, focusing on the politicization of history as also the historicization of politics. This book discusses the developments in modern historiography and historical culture in India. It explores the relationship between history and politics with special regard to the question of cultural diversity. The author examines the on-going debates and trends of history writing in India-scientific and political claims in the rewriting of history; methodology and the public use of history; historical instruction for the education of citizens; and issues related to collective memory andpluralistic identity.This book will be of considerable interest to scholars and students of history and politics. It will also interest general readers. INDICE: Preface Scientific and Political Claims in the Rewriting of IndianHistory: Stages of an On-going Controversy Methodical Research and Practical Orientation Historical Instruction for Citizens Collective Memory and Pluralistic Identity Glossary Bibliography Index
- ISBN: 978-0-19-807248-5
- Editorial: Oxford University
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 336
- Fecha Publicación: 28/07/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés