{"product_id":"bharatmata","title":"Bharatmata","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sugata Basu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bengali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9789350409749\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 240\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 531 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBharatmata\u003c\/em\u003e delves into the complex relationship between nationalism, reason, and religion within Indian political thought. Sugata Basu presents a profound analysis of India's political discourse, drawing on historical debates, major figures, and the evolution of the nation's identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe book critically examines the concept of India as a motherland, exploring how various thinkers and leaders, such as Rabindranath Tagore, Gandhi, Nehru, Subhas Chandra Bose, Aurobindo, and Jinnah, shaped the political landscape of India.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasu addresses the tension between secular nationalism and religious communalism, providing a fresh perspective on these ongoing debates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrough historical analysis, the book questions why universalism and patriotism often stand in opposition, and why harmony and unity are misinterpreted across both religious and secular circles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe book emphasizes political ethics, national sovereignty, and the idea of a united Indian identity that respects the diversity of its communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn India's 70th Independence Anniversary, \u003cem\u003eBharatmata\u003c\/em\u003e offers an insightful exploration of the country's future rooted in cultural inclusivity and historical understanding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Read This Book\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a nuanced examination of India's national identity and its evolving political discourse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddresses contemporary debates on secularism, communalism, and nationalism with historical insight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers a new perspective on the relationship between cultural unity and political sovereignty in India.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSugata Basu\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Gardiner Professor of History at Harvard University.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHe holds a doctorate from Cambridge University and has taught at Tufts University before joining Harvard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHe is the grandson of Sharat Chandra Bose, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's uncle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHis notable works include \u003cem\u003ePeasant Labour and Colonial Capital\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eA Hundred Horizons: The Indian Ocean in the Age of Global Empire\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ananda Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49489619976496,"sku":"AnandaPublishers_9789350409749","price":405.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/ananda-publishers-book-default-title-bharatmata-40060807184688.jpg?v=1775973219","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/bharatmata","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}