This book emerges from the author's 35 years of research and thought about the Songhay people of Niger. This ethnographic novel follows the life of Omar Dia, the oldest son of a West African sorcerer. When his father falls ill and dies, the great sorcerer vomits a small metal chain onto his chest. Following the path of his ancestors, Omar swallows the chain, becoming his father's successor, which means that he takes on the sorcerer's burden. The book also describes how custodians of traditional knowledge are creatively adapting to the forces of globalization--all in a highly accessible...
This book emerges from the author's 35 years of research and thought about the Songhay people of Niger. This ethnographic novel follows the life of Om...
This volume presents a comprehensive analysis of global future scenarios and their impact on a growing, shared culture. Ever since the end of the Cold War, a diverse range of future concepts has emerged in various areas of academia and even in popular journalism. A number of these key concepts the end of history, the clash of civilizations, the coming anarchy, the world is flat, soft power, the post-American century suggest what could become characteristic of this new, interconnected world. Ulf Hannerz scrutinizes these ideas, considers their legacy, and suggests further dialogue between...
This volume presents a comprehensive analysis of global future scenarios and their impact on a growing, shared culture. Ever since the end of the Cold...
This book brings together several important essays examining the interface between identity, culture, and literature within the issue of cultural identity in South Asian literature. The book explores how one imagines national identity and how this concept is revealed in the narratives of the nation and the production of various cultural discourses. The collection of essays examines questions related to the interpretation of the Indian past and present, the meanings of ancient and venerated cultural symbols in ancient times and modern, while discussing the ideological implications of the...
This book brings together several important essays examining the interface between identity, culture, and literature within the issue of cultural i...
This book presents a systematic approach to the literary analysis of cultural practices. Razia Parveen explores various diverse themes, including the female voice, genealogy, space, time, and diaspora, and applies them to the analysis of community identity.
This book presents a systematic approach to the literary analysis of cultural practices. Razia Parveen explores various diverse themes, including the ...
A number of these key concepts-`the end of history,' `the clash of civilizations,' `the coming anarchy,' `the world is flat,' `soft power,' `the post-American century'-suggest what could become characteristic of this new, interconnected world.
A number of these key concepts-`the end of history,' `the clash of civilizations,' `the coming anarchy,' `the world is flat,' `soft power,' `the post-...
This book presents a systematic approach to the literary analysis of cultural practices. Razia Parveen explores various diverse themes, including the female voice, genealogy, space, time, and diaspora, and applies them to the analysis of community identity.
This book presents a systematic approach to the literary analysis of cultural practices. Razia Parveen explores various diverse themes, including the ...
