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India

Author : Diana L Eck
Publisher : Harmony
ISBN 13 : 0385531915
Total Pages : 578 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (855 download)

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Download or read book India written by Diana L Eck and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2012-03-27 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In India: A Sacred Geography, renowned Harvard scholar Diana Eck offers an extraordinary spiritual journey through the pilgrimage places of the world's most religiously vibrant culture and reveals that it is, in fact, through these sacred pilgrimages that India’s very sense of nation has emerged. No matter where one goes in India, one will find a landscape in which mountains, rivers, forests, and villages are elaborately linked to the stories of the gods and heroes of Indian culture. Every place in this vast landscape has its story, and conversely, every story of Hindu myth and legend has its place. Likewise, these places are inextricably tied to one another—not simply in the past, but in the present—through the local, regional, and transregional practices of pilgrimage. India: A Sacred Geography tells the story of the pilgrim’s India. In these pages, Diana Eck takes the reader on an extraordinary spiritual journey through the living landscape of this fascinating country –its mountains, rivers, and seacoasts, its ancient and powerful temples and shrines. Seeking to fully understand the sacred places of pilgrimage from the ground up, with their stories, connections and layers of meaning, she acutely examines Hindu religious ideas and narratives and shows how they have been deeply inscribed in the land itself. Ultimately, Eck shows us that from these networks of pilgrimage places, India’s very sense of region and nation has emerged. This is the astonishing and fascinating picture of a land linked for centuries not by the power of kings and governments, but by the footsteps of pilgrims. India: A Sacred Geography offers a unique perspective on India, both as a complex religious culture and as a nation. Based on her extensive knowledge and her many decades of wide-ranging travel and research, Eck's piercing insights and a sweeping grasp of history ensure that this work will be in demand for many years to come.

The Incredible History of India's Geography

Author : Sanjeev Sanyal
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 9351189325
Total Pages : 253 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (511 download)

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Download or read book The Incredible History of India's Geography written by Sanjeev Sanyal and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2017-11-28 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Could you be related to a blonde Lithuanian? Did you know that India is the only country that has both lions and tigers? Who found out how tall Mt Everest is? If you've ever wanted to know the answers to questions like these, this is the book for you. In here you will find various things you never expected, such as the fact that we still greet each other like the Harappans did and that people used to think India was full of one-eyed giants. And, sneakily, you'll also know more about India's history and geography by the end of it. Full of quirky pictures and crazy trivia, this book takes you on a fantastic journey through the incredible history of India's geography.

Land of seven rivers

Author : Sanjeev Sanyal
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 8184756712
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (847 download)

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Download or read book Land of seven rivers written by Sanjeev Sanyal and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2012-11-15 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DID THE GREAT FLOOD OF INDIAN LEGEND ACTUALLY HAPPEN? WHY DID THE BUDDHA WALK TO SARNATH TO GIVE HIS FIRST SERMON? HOW DID THE EUROPEANS MAP INDIA? The history of any country begins with its geography. With sparkling wit and intelligence, Sanjeev Sanyal sets off to explore India and look at how the country’s history was shaped by, among other things, its rivers, mountains and cities. Traversing remote mountain passes, visiting ancient archaeological sites, crossing rivers in shaky boats and immersing himself in old records and manuscripts, he considers questions about Indian history that we rarely ask: Why do Indians call their country Bharat? How did the British build the railways across the subcontinent? Why was the world’s highest mountain named after George Everest? Moving from the geological beginnings of the subcontinent to present-day Gurgaon, Land of the Seven Rivers is riveting, wry and full of surprises. It is the most entertaining history of India you will ever read.

India

Author : Sunita Apte
Publisher : C. Press/F. Watts Trade
ISBN 13 : 9780531213575
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (135 download)

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Download or read book India written by Sunita Apte and published by C. Press/F. Watts Trade. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lively discussion about the culture, people, customs, economy and history of India.

The Ancient Geography of India

Author : Alexander Cunningham
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 644 pages
Book Rating : 4.+/5 (25 download)

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Download or read book The Ancient Geography of India written by Alexander Cunningham and published by . This book was released on 1871 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Geography Of India

Author : Husain
Publisher : Tata McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 13 : 9781259000898
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book Geography Of India written by Husain and published by Tata McGraw-Hill Education. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

India in Pictures

Author : Lee Engfer
Publisher : Twenty-First Century Books
ISBN 13 : 9780822503712
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (37 download)

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Download or read book India in Pictures written by Lee Engfer and published by Twenty-First Century Books. This book was released on 2002-06-01 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Text and illustrations present detailed information on the geography, history and government, economy, people, cultural life and society of traditional and modern India.

Geography of India

Author : Prithvish Nag
Publisher : Concept Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9788170223849
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (238 download)

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Download or read book Geography of India written by Prithvish Nag and published by Concept Publishing Company. This book was released on 1992 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Geography of India

Author : Gopal Singh
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788170430995
Total Pages : 521 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (39 download)

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Download or read book A Geography of India written by Gopal Singh and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 521 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

India

Author : R. L. Singh
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788185273181
Total Pages : 1014 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (731 download)

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Download or read book India written by R. L. Singh and published by . This book was released on 1993-10 with total page 1014 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Hindu Places of Pilgrimage in India

Author : Surinder M. Bhardwaj
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 9780520049512
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (495 download)

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Download or read book Hindu Places of Pilgrimage in India written by Surinder M. Bhardwaj and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1983-07-08 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Dr. Bhardwaj's in-depth study of the various aspects of the institution of pilgrimage shows that instead of being a simple practice it has been a gigantic phenomenon affecting all aspects of Indian life. . . integrating diverse forces, various cults, and numerous traditions over the ages."--Asian Student "This is the best general survey of a major religion's total pilgrimage system and the best intensive investigation of one of its subsystems. . . . Dr. Bhardwaj's book is an important step towards the recognition of a social phenomenon which has for millennia played a crucial role in the integration of religions, nationalities, and international communities. And, not least importantly, it is highly readable."--Journal of the American Academy of Religion "Detailed, accurate, and generally informative; he has succeeded in tracing, for the first time, the relationship of the rank-order or 'level' of a sacred place. . . to its degree of sanctity, type of deity, and caste and motivation of the pilgrim. . . .The implications of Mr. Bhardwaj's study are profound and necessary to the understanding of Indian religion. . . it is fascinating."--Times Literary Supplement "Here is a fine example of what the geographic study of India needs: disciplined work that shows full awareness of Indian cultural meanings. . . .it sets a worth standard."--Professional Geographer

Mapping an Empire

Author : Matthew H. Edney
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 0226184862
Total Pages : 481 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (261 download)

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Download or read book Mapping an Empire written by Matthew H. Edney and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2009-02-15 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this fascinating history of the British surveys of India, Matthew H. Edney relates how imperial Britain used modern survey techniques to not only create and define the spatial image of its Empire, but also to legitimate its colonialist activities. "There is much to be praised in this book. It is an excellent history of how India came to be painted red in the nineteenth century. But more importantly, Mapping an Empire sets a new standard for books that examine a fundamental problem in the history of European imperialism."—D. Graham Burnett, Times Literary Supplement "Mapping an Empire is undoubtedly a major contribution to the rapidly growing literature on science and empire, and a work which deserves to stimulate a great deal of fresh thinking and informed research."—David Arnold, Journal of Imperial and Commonwealth History "This case study offers broadly applicable insights into the relationship between ideology, technology and politics. . . . Carefully read, this is a tale of irony about wishful thinking and the limits of knowledge."—Publishers Weekly

Researching Geography

Author : Gopal Krishan
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1315439069
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (154 download)

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Download or read book Researching Geography written by Gopal Krishan and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-11-03 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a one-stop comprehensive guide to geographical inquiry. A step-by-step account of the hows and the whys of research methodology. Introduces students to the complexities of geographical perspective and thought, essentials of fieldwork, formulation of research topics, data collection, analysis and interpretation as well as presentation and dissemination. Includes inputs and specific examples to help practitioners negotiate between theory and practice. Uses a lucid, engaging and literary style. It will be an essential companion for researchers and students of geography, social sciences, and South Asian studies.

A Geography of India

Author : George Patterson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book A Geography of India written by George Patterson and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Economic Geography of India

Author : T. C. Sharma
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788131605820
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (58 download)

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Download or read book Economic Geography of India written by T. C. Sharma and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Economic Geography of India provides a systematic spatio-temporal analysis of India's economic development, as well as the future prospects and problems in all the major sectors, including land and water resources, irrigation development, agricultural development, mineral resources, power resources, industrial development, transportation, and international trade. The book is intended as a text/reference for the degree and post-graduate level geography courses in India's universities and for the competitive examinations for entry into the union and states services. Others interested in India's economic development will also find the book useful. Accurate maps and precise up-do-date data tables are included.

Geography of India

Author : Ranjit Tirtha
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788170336006
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (36 download)

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Download or read book Geography of India written by Ranjit Tirtha and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book explores the geographical factors that underlie the physical, economic, cultural, and political patterns of India's vast and diverse landscapes. Discussion is focused on contemporary India's physical environment, historical setting, population problems, mineral and industrial resources, urbanization, ethnic distributions, cultural diversity, and regional divisions. This popular book is intended to be not just a geography text but a general reader too. It will be useful for general courses in South Asian Studies and for those interested in India's current affairs. "The author well utilize an enormous amount of recent data to discuss various elements of Indian culture and society as well as the "developmental processes" (urbanization, agricultural and industrial development, planning and foreign trade) of that nation. The volume will serve as an excellent reference book...Useful selected bibliography."- Choice "It is an excellent modern introduction for the student or general reader; the cultural insights could not, I think, have come from a foreign geographer, and maybe the perspective might not have been attainable from within India."- A.T.A. Learmonth, formerly Professor of Geography, The Open University, England co-author of the classic study India and Pakistan "The book is... very well-produced, with clear maps and very readable prose."- Joseph Schwartzberg, University of Minnesota, author of A Historical Atlas of South Asia

Doing Gender, Doing Geography

Author : Saraswati Raju
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136197354
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (361 download)

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Download or read book Doing Gender, Doing Geography written by Saraswati Raju and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Until the 1970s gender had been invisible in analyses of social space and place in the androcentric discipline of geography. While recent contributions to feminist geography have challenged this, in India the engagement of geographers with gender, by being conservative in its choice of focus and orthodox in methodology, has been unable to destabilise the established disciplinary order. However, with younger scholars becoming increasingly interested in studying gender in geography, novel and innovative methods that include combinations of quantitative and qualitative analyses, visual sources and in-depth case studies are being tried out and accepted in geography despite its masculine legacy. This pioneering study brings together Indian geographers’ contributions to understanding gender, and through them, seeks to enrich the discipline of geography. It engages with the recent ‘spatial turn’ in the social sciences, which has reclaimed the explanatory power of space and place in social theory that had been nearly lost to deconstructive postmodernist scholarship. The volume draws entirely from the Indian scholarship, showcasing contextualised knowledge production, but hopes to initiate a a dialogue with scholars elsewhere working with feminist methodologies.