Discoursing Minority: In-Text and Co-Text

Book Details

• Author: Anisur Rahman

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: First Edition

• ISBN: 9788131606407

• Pages: 335

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.7 x 0.9 inches

About the Book

Discoursing Minority: In-Text and Co-Text offers a profound exploration into the richness and variety of minority discourse, examining its intersections across histories, cultures, and spaces. Engaging critically with the notion of "minority," the book interrogates stereotypes and draws on verbal and cultural texts to construct a broader discourse that reflects the defining elements of the postcolonial world.

The book delves into literary testimonies and diverse art forms—both classical and modern—to highlight the areas of contestation between communities, offering a dialogic and comparative approach that enriches the understanding of Minority Studies. Through its multi-disciplinary lens, it sets the stage for critical reflection on both Indian and global minority experiences, pushing the boundaries of theoretical parameters and their practical implications.

This work is a significant contribution to the discourse on minority rights, providing a framework for understanding complex issues of identity, power, and representation. It features essays from prominent scholars and offers an opportunity to engage with key debates on violence, gender, race, politics, and the marginalization of rural and subaltern voices. The diversity of perspectives in this book makes it an essential resource for scholars, students, and activists interested in postcolonial theory, minority rights, and social justice.