South Asia's Modern History

Thematic Perspectives

AvMichael Mann

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Engelska, 2014

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This comprehensive history of modern South Asia explores the historical development of the Subcontinent from the beginning of the eighteenth century to the present day from local and regional, as opposed to European, perspectives. Michael Mann charts the role of emerging states within the Mughal Empire, the gradual British colonial expansion in the political setting of the Subcontinent and shows how the modern state formation usually associated with Western Europe can be seen in some regions of India, linking Europe and South Asia together as part of a shared world history. This book looks beyond the Subcontinent’s post-colonial history to consider the political, economic, social and cultural development of Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as Sri Lanka and Nepal, and to examine how these developments impacted the region’s citizens.South Asia’s Modern History begins with a general introduction which provides a geographical, environmental and historiographical overview. This is followed by thematic chapters which discuss Empire Building and State Formation, Agriculture and Agro-Economy, Silviculture and Scientific Forestry, Migration, Circulation and Diaspora, Industrialisation and Urbanisation and Knowledge, Science, Technology and Power, demonstrating common themes across the decades and centuries. This book will be perfect for all students of South Asian history.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2014-10-24
Språk:Engelska
Filformat:EPUB
Kopieringsskydd:LCP
ISBN:9781317624455
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd

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Michael Mann is the head of South Asia Studies at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. His previous publications include British Rule on Indian Soil. North India in the First Half on the Nineteenth Century (1999, second edition 2002); together with Carey A. Watt (eds): Civilizing Mission in Colonial and Postcolonial South Asia. From Improvement to Development ( 2011) and Sahibs, Sklaven und Soldaten. Geschichte des Menschenhandels im Indischen Ozean (2012).

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'This clearly written and daringly innovative volume accentuates the international aspects of South Asian history. It provides an up-to-date introduction to South Asia and its historiography within the important frame of a global context. By focusing on the subcontinent as part of Indian Ocean and wider systems, it shows how regional and global forces helped to shape the history of South Asia. Mann's nuanced, thematic approach helps students and scholars appreciate a fresh view of South Asian social history.' -Douglas T. McGetchin, Florida Atlantic University "..the book is a welcome departure from the traditional linear approach of the numerous other surveys of South Asian history. Readers focusing on issues of environment and urbanization in South Asia will find this work useful." -P. P. Barua, University of Nebraska at Kearney in CHOICE

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction Chapter 1. Empire Building and State Formation Chapter 2. Agriculture and Forestry Chapter 3. Migration and Diaspora Chapter 4. Industrialisation and Urbanisation Chapter 5. Science and Technology Conclusion