Cultures of Memory in South Asia

Orality, Literacy and the Problem of Inheritance

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• D. Venkat Rao

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• 352 Seiten
• 13 Lesestunden

• Philosophie
• Sozialwissenschaften

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Focusing on cultural memory in South Asia, this analytical work examines how memories are preserved through speech and gesture. It delves into the diverse reactions of the multilingual subcontinent to European textual influences, highlighting the complexity of memory practices across various cultures. The volume offers insights into the interplay between local traditions and colonial legacies, making it a significant contribution to the understanding of memory in a postcolonial context.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2016
• Einband: Paperback