Overview

The Future of Humanities: Perspectives from South Asian Cultural Studies offers a dynamic exploration of critical humanities, cultural practices, digital technologies, and globalization impacting Indian society. Exploring the convergence of human practices and technology, Vivek Singh espouses cultural preservation and addresses the urgent humanities crisis, fostering dialogue on contemporary complexities. By integrating theoretical perspectives, critical reflections, and folk traditions, this book seeks to facilitate intellectual engagement and stimulate dialogue on the intricate complexities of contemporary cultural practices and technological evolution.

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Author:   Vivek Singh ,  Shawan Roy ,  Vivek Singh ,  Vivek Singh
Publisher:   Lexington Books
Imprint:   Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
ISBN:  

9781666952551

ISBN 10:   1666952559
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   16 December 2024
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Part 1: (Re)Addressing the Ethnicities, Myths, and History of India Chapter 1 In Search of Lost Tradition: Ethnicity, Amnesia and Resistance in the Era of Globalization Arnab Panda and Vivek Singh Chapter 2 History Validating Myth and Heritage: Interrogating Violence and Ethnic Nationalism in Anil’s Ghost Shawan Roy Chapter 3 Mythical Animals from Ancient India: A Derridean Reading Neha Mishra Chapter 4 (Re)Living Memory: An Enquiry into the Bonbibi Myth Arpita Jagulia and Debashrita Dey Part 2: Engaging with Contemporary and Folk Popular Narratives Chapter 5 Transgressing the Archival Impulse: A Comparative Analysis of non-European Traditional Song Cultures Mekhala Chattopadhaya and Dr. Shaktipada Kumar Chapter 6 The Art of the Marginalized: Revisiting the Folk Forms of Bengal Monami Nag Chapter 7 Revisiting Indian Philosophy in the Context of Environmental Ethics Krishnanand Mishra Chapter 8 The Grand Narrative of Science: An Analysis of Select Contemporary Popular Dystopian Fiction Anish Bhattacharyya Part 3: Exploring the Role of Human-Technology Interface in Humanities Chapter 9 Citizens of New Normal: Rethinking Vaccination and Surveillance Agencies to Study Citizenship During COVID-19 in India Purbita Das Chapter 10 Transformation of Literary Studies in the Digital Age: A Critique Dr. Ashish Kumar Pathak Chapter 11 Cyborg(s): Alternate Reality or Primary Nightmares Dr. Pritesh Chakraborty Chapter 12 Pharmakon: Human and Technē Dr. Neha Dubey Part 4: Critique of Man, Society and Humanities in the Global Age Chapter 13 Cultivating Humanities: Nation-Human Dialectics and Tagore’s Idea of Freedom in His Plays The King of the Dark Chamber and Red Oleanders Dr. Partha Sarathi Nandi Chapter 14 Mo Yan’s The Republic of Wine: A Satiric Dystopia and a Humanistic Critique of the Sociopolitics of Totalitarianism Prakash Joshi Chapter 15 The Role of Culture in Shaping the Lives of Muslim Women: Analysing Qaisra Shahraz’s The Holy Woman Shayequa Tanzeel Chapter 16 Crisis in Critical Thinking and the Future of Humanities Amritendu Ghosal

Reviews

""A remarkably unique collection of essays about the future of humanities which endorses a holistic understanding through literature. I recommend the book to all interested in exploring diverse cultures and indigenous identities in contemporary times. It raises concern for humanity, displays a keen curiosity in dealing with issues of human integrity. The book engages with Critical Humanities in a most fascinating manner. It covers a wide range of topics with a fresh, innovative and a discerning subtlety."" --Ranu Uniyal, University of Lucknow ""One of the reasons why the 'Humanities' have been (in)famously ailing for around a century now is that they are often conceptualized only within a Western framework. This anthology is aware of the Western 'crisis in the Humanities', but also brings in other perspectives, most obviously from India. It introduces fecund possibilities."" --Tabish Khair, Aarhus University ""This remarkable book, edited by Dr. Vivek, aims to revisit and reconceptualize our histories by espousing an alternative modernity. It seeks to enhance our understanding of the current crises in humanities, exploring their causes and potential solutions."" --Anita Singh, Banaras Hindu University

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Vivek Singh is assistant professor of English at Banaras Hindu University, India.

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