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Author : Victor Rajalingam
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781792312915
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (129 download)
Download or read book History of the Dispossessed Sri Lankan Tamils written by Victor Rajalingam and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-14 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Murugar Gunasingam
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781500479893
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (798 download)
Download or read book Primary Sources for History of the Sri Lankan Tamils written by Murugar Gunasingam and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-07-13 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Work "Primary Sources for History of the Sri Lankan Tamils : A World-wide Search", the First of its kind, is a very significant one. In this work I see the Historian and the Professional Librarian within the Author Dr. M. Gunasingam a student of Prof. K. Indrapala blend with each other in a very charming way. The author has documented the resources in the various major libraries of the world and those resource centres which possess valuable data relating to the history and culture of the Sri Lankan Tamils. The material is presented in an introductory manner as a historian would do. One cannot fail to notice the specific references the author chooses to give about each of the libraries and centres. In that sense it also becomes a guide.One cannot fail to observe the sense of socio political dedication of the author to the basic theme of the book. This work reveals the depth of the author's conviction and the breadth of the areas of search. I am sure this work will receive the attention of scholars and students researching into not only the Sri Lankan Tamils but also into Sri Lanka as a whole.
Author : A. Jeyaratnam Wilson
Publisher : Hurst & Company
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Sri Lankan Tamil Nationalism written by A. Jeyaratnam Wilson and published by Hurst & Company. This book was released on 2000 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wilson (political science, U. of New Brunswick, Canada) analyzes the rise of Tamil nationalism in Sri Lanka, examining the social and caste structure of the Tamils and their linguistic, cultural, and literary heritage. He traces the evolution of Tamil political activity and ethnic consciousness, and details the militarization of Tamil youth, struggles among Tamil groups, Indian intervention, and phases leading to the present impasse. The author has written extensively on Sri Lankan politics, and was for several years the late President Jayewardene's advisor on Tamil affairs. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.
Author : K. M. De Silva
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book The "traditional Homelands" of the Tamils written by K. M. De Silva and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This essay critically examines the arguments advanced in support of Tamil separatist claims for the Northern and Eastern Provinces of Sri Lanka and part of the North-Western Province, a region that the Tamils refer to as their "traditional homelands". The author is a historian and Executive Director of the International Centre for Ethnic Studies in Sri Lanka. The evolution of the concept of Tamil traditional homelands is traced and the validity of the historical references the separatists use to legitimise their claims are evaluated. The author sees these claims as a contemporary example of the development of a political myth, where myth is taken to mean a tale told to justify some aspect of social order, based on a particular interpretation of facts already present in the culture. The final part of the essay looks at the debate about the homelands during the years 1985-1994, a period which closes with Sinhalese political opinion insisting that the current amalgamation of the Northern and Eastern Provinces be undone. Comparisons are made with other separatist claims in Asia, such as those of the Moros in the Philippines.
Author : Dennis B. McGilvray
Publisher : Duke University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780822341611
Total Pages : 452 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (416 download)
Download or read book Crucible of Conflict written by Dennis B. McGilvray and published by Duke University Press. This book was released on 2008-05-07 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVExamines the caste, marriage patterns, ethnicity and religious institutions in the Tamil-speaking Hindu and Muslim communities situated along the eastern coastline of Sri Lanka, exploring the sources of their ethnic and political hostilities in the modern/div
Author : M. G. Krishnan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780992367404
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (674 download)
Download or read book Unfettered Genocide in Tamil Eelam written by M. G. Krishnan and published by . This book was released on 2013-10-30 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a record of "The Tamil Nation" struggles and sacrifices made to regain the lost rights in Sri Lanka, which are recognized under the "International Human Rights Bill". The book is dedicated to all who laid their lives fighting for their lost rights and others still waiting for justice.
Author : R. B. Herath
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1553697936
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (536 download)
Download or read book Sri Lankan Ethnic Crisis written by R. B. Herath and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a result of years of research on the Sri Lankan ethnic crisis. It gives a vivid description of the crisis, analyses the numerous factors that influence it, and explains a way to end it by democratic means. Sri Lankan Ethnic Crisis: Towards a Resolution is a unique book among those written on the Sri Lankan ethnic crisis for a number of reasons. It is the only book on the market that looks at the Sri Lankan ethnic crisis in a comprehensive manner. Every other book written on the subject focuses only on some selected aspects of the crisis. At the same time those written before do not help the reader understand the present intricacies of the crisis. A close look at all the books so far written on the subject reveals that Sri Lankan Ethnic Crisis: Towards a Resolution is the first book to: reach readers in both the academic and non-academic environments; help the reader fully understand the historic context of the ethnic crisis in Sri Lanka; discover and discuss in a co-ordinated manner the hidden factors that influence the crisis; expose the disguise of the elite and dynastic-type post-colonial rule as democracy, and the unbuddhist influence of some Buddhist monks on the ethnic crisis; remind the British, the last colonial power of Sri Lanka, of their responsibility for the present predicament of the Sinhalese peasantry and "stateless" Indian Tamils; suggest a complete solution to the crisis with a new democratic model of governance, which is equally applicable in principle to other countries suffering from ethnic strife; and Outline a way to implement the solution in the present political climate. This is the first time a person outside social science academia and the journalistic world has written a book on the subject, giving the citizen's point of view on the ethnic crisis combined with a democratic solution. In his solution, the author suggests a new, bottom-up approach to the crisis, with the people at the centre of the decision making process, instead of the top-down approach that has so far failed. The Sri Lankan Ethnic Crisis: Towards a Resolution is a book of 85,000 words. It also includes a number of explanatory maps, tables, and charts. It is an easy-to-read, concise and up-to-date book that has the answers to the burning questions raised by those committed to finding a lasting solution to the Sri Lankan ethnic crisis. It is a book of interest to everyone everywhere interested in the phenomenon of identity politics, and in matters of democratic processes to ensure the civil, human and political rights of the entire citizenry. Sri Lankan Ethnic Crisis: Towards a Resolution has five chapters. The first chapter introduces the reader to the Sri Lankan ethnic crisis and the objectives and organisation of the book. The second chapter gives a historical background to the crisis. It takes the reader through three phases of Sri Lankan history: pre-colonial, colonial and post-colonial. It is useful for the reader to know the historical background of the crisis to fully understand its present complexities. The third chapter identifies the root cause of the crisis and explains 10 main factors that have contributed to its escalation into a separatist war since independence in 1948. The fourth chapter stresses the importance of a new political beginning for Sri Lanka as a multiethnic independent nation, and explains eight basic factors that should constitute the foundation for such a new beginning. Then it discusses the varied governing systems developed in other democracies in the world, and proposes a new democratic governing model for Sri Lanka. The model addresses the ethnic issues in Sri Lanka and formulates a way to establish genuine democracy in the country, giving the power of self-determination to all its peoples. This chapter also explains how the country would be able to implement such a new mo
Author : Murugar Gunasingam
Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN 13 : 9781500464110
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (641 download)
Download or read book Sri Lankan Tamil Nationalism written by Murugar Gunasingam and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2014-07-10 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Murugar Gunasingam has completed a pathbreaking and pioneering study of the Eelam Tamil quest for self-determination under the able guidance of my good friend and one-time colleague, the late Dr. Sinnappah Arasaratnam. This study in my view will receive the plaudits of all students of Sri Lanka's politics and modern history. For this meticulous work of scholarship, Dr. Gunasingam was justly awarded the degree of Ph.D by the University of Sydney. In undertaking this study, Dr. Gunasingam has left no stone unturned in his search for bibliographic material. Not only has he focused on almost every available source but he has also brought an analytical mind to bear on their veracity. His critical bibliography will be most welcomed by the world of Sri Lanka scholars and we are all in his debt for his untiring efforts. Some of his sources are highly original and they see the light of day for the first time. Nationalism is a many faceted phenomenon in our present world of bloody ethnic strife, a fact of life which was not foreseen by any of the great social scientists or thinkers of the past. What effects such self-destructive and internecine ethnic strife will have on global equilibrium is fearful to contemplate. The examples of Kosovo and Rwanda, leave alone other uncared for and lonely outposts on the globe, are still to unfold themselves in the final reckoning. For ethnicity is global and infectious reaching almost epidemic proportions in countries where minority groups strive for a fair share of the ever-shrinking national pie and feel neglected, if not adequately cared for, and are not endowed with equal rights with an independent judiciary and enlightened forward-looking political leadership, especially from the majority ethnic group. Dr. Gunasingam has raised these questions with all their ramifications in his comprehensive thesis.
Author : Chelvadurai Manogaran
Publisher : Westview Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book The Sri Lankan Tamils written by Chelvadurai Manogaran and published by Westview Press. This book was released on 1994-10-02 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring the roots of conflict in Sri Lanka, the book traces the distinct historical origins of the Sri Lankan Tamils, discusses the impact of colonial rule, assesses the country's caste system, and questions the government's land settlement policy as well as other discriminatory practices. This exploration enables the contributors to explain the rise of militant movements in Sri Lanka - particularly the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, who demand the right of self-determination.
Author : Patrick Peebles
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442255854
Total Pages : 495 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (422 download)
Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Sri Lanka written by Patrick Peebles and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-10-22 with total page 495 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sri Lanka has had a celebrated history, a long colonial past, and since independence in 1948 has passed through a series of crises and political experiments. It has had a remarkable record of voters turning out unpopular governments, often by sweeping margins. On 8 January 2015 voters again performed this feat when Maithripala Sirisena, representing a coalition of disparate parties, defeated Mahinda Rajapaksa for the presidency. Rajapaksa was turning the nation away from its democratic heritage towards authoritarianism and militarism. Independent Sri Lanka’s economy stagnated for decades before it began to grow in the 1980s. It has had significant economic growth since the end of the 26-year war against the separatist Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in 2009. Although reconciliation between the Sinhalese Buddhist majority and Hindu, Muslim and Christian minorities seems distant, prospects for Sri Lanka seem better than they have been for decades. The Historical Dictionary of Sri Lanka contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 700 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Sri Lanka.
Author : Nira Wickramasinghe
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
ISBN 13 : 9780824830168
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (31 download)
Download or read book Sri Lanka in the Modern Age written by Nira Wickramasinghe and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2006-03-31 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the late 1970s civil war has left Sri Lanka in an almost permanent state of crisis; conventional histories of the country by liberal and Marxist scholars in the last two decades have thus tended to focus on the state’s failure to accommodate the needs and demands of the minorities. The entire history of the twentieth century has been tied to this one key issue. Sri Lanka in the Modern Age offers a fresh perspective based on new research. Above all, the author has written a history of the peoples of Sri Lanka rather than a history of the nation-state.
Author : Alfred Jeyaratnam Wilson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780143027898
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (278 download)
Download or read book Sri Lankan Tamil Nationalism written by Alfred Jeyaratnam Wilson and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In This Informed Historical Account, The Author Traces The Growth And Transformation Of Tamil Consciousness In Sri Lanka From A Movement To Safeguard Cultural Identity To A Political Struggle For A Separate State. He Also Examines The Social And Caste Structure Of The Sri Lankan Tamils And Their Linguistic, Cultural And Literary Heritage. He Describes Their Political And Cultural Activity In The Nineteenth Century And The Expressions Of Rising Tamil Consciousness In The Twentieth Century. · Draws On First-Hand Research.
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 108 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (969 download)
Download or read book History of the Tamils of Sri Lanka 1930-1944 written by and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Samanga Amarasinghe
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 110501908X
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (5 download)
Download or read book INDEPENDENCE TO FREEDOM written by Samanga Amarasinghe and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2011-08-24 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The current research signifies that the resolutions for a solid post war development in Sri Lanka are hidden within its own history. Through a close study of the Sri Lankan history from 6th century BC to 2009 AD using various research methods one can uncover this. Moreover, utilizing a range of diverse resources which include documents compiled byColonial governors, addition to parliamentary debates of Sri Lanka and Britain, archeological research conducted by the department of archeology, eyewitness accounts, and other historical documents pertaining to the selected time frames, has be strictly studied and compared in proving the weight of this theory.
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 108 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (969 download)
Download or read book History of the Tamils of Sri Lanka 1959 written by and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Jane Derges
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136214879
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (362 download)
Download or read book Ritual and Recovery in Post-Conflict Sri Lanka written by Jane Derges and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-05-20 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following over twenty years of war, Sri Lanka’s longest cease-fire (2002-2006) provided a final opportunity for an inclusive peace settlement between the Sri Lankan government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). However, hostilities resumed with ever increasing desperation and ferocity on both sides, until the LTTE were overcome and largely eradicated in 2009. This book provides a contextualised analysis of the effects of war on a small Tamil community living in northern Sri Lanka during the cease-fire period. It examines how the society changed and adapted in order to accommodate the upheaval and destruction of war, and its inevitable resumption. In particular, it focuses on the nature of suffering through an exploration of a well-known ritual: Thuukkukkaavadi that transformed the experience of pain and suffering and contributed to a process whereby many village communities could come together in a demonstration of strength and resilience. It contributes to studies on violence, reparation processes of so-called ‘post-conflict’ societies and the medical anthropology of healing. It questions assumptions concerning the nature of suffering and critiques the application of western categories in settings like northern Sri Lanka, where entire communities have been silenced by political violence. The book therefore presents a claim for more culturally specific understandings of what constitutes suffering and is of interest to students and scholars of South Asian Studies, Conflict Resolution, and Social and Cultural Anthropology.
Author : G. Palanithurai
Publisher : Northern Book Centre
ISBN 13 : 9788172110406
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (14 download)
Download or read book Dynamics of Tamil Nadu Politics in Sri Lankan Ethnicity written by G. Palanithurai and published by Northern Book Centre. This book was released on 1993 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tamil Nadu has been playing its legitimate role in the inter-government relationship on the Tamil issues. The magnitude of the state politics in the problems of Sri Lankan Tamils has reached its Zenith during the past one decade as a result of the eruption of ethnic violence in Sri Lanka. Since Tamil Polity has been fully dominated by ethnic political parts, each one has been trying its level best to project itself as the Vanguard of Tamil Nationalism. This book traces the approaches of the political parties and especially ethnic political parties towards the Sri Lankan Tamil issues. It also analyses to what extent the pressure extended by the ethnic political parties has been taken into account in foreign policy making of Indian Government during different periods. Significantly this work touches a very important aspect that to what extent the support extended by the political parties to help themselves to establish firm roots in provincial polity. This study sheds light on the ambiguous stand of the political parties in Tamil Nadu over this issue which ultimately has weakened the cause of the Tamils and mislead the Indian Government which adopted a tough stand without heeding to the plea of the majority of the Sri Lankan Tamils.
