The Construction of History and Nationalism in India : Textbooks, Controversies and Politics.

Most studies on nations and nationalism argue that history, or more precisely a 'common past', is crucial for the process of national identity building. This book focuses on the construction, elaboration and negotiation of the narratives that have become official history in India.

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Main Author: Guichard, Sylvie
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken : Taylor & Francis, 2010.
Series:Routledge Advances in South Asian Studies
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Summary:Most studies on nations and nationalism argue that history, or more precisely a 'common past', is crucial for the process of national identity building. This book focuses on the construction, elaboration and negotiation of the narratives that have become official history in India.
Physical Description:1 online resource (249 pages).
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780203848579
0203848578
1282656228
9781282656222
0415565065
9780415565066
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.