{"product_id":"m-n-srinivas-the-man-and-his-work","title":"M.N. Srinivas: The Man and His Work","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e P.K. 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Srinivas\u003c\/strong\u003e, a towering figure in Indian social science research. Known for his empirical and analytical approaches in studying \u003cstrong\u003econtinuity\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003echange\u003c\/strong\u003e in Indian society, Srinivas' work has had a profound impact on the field. His development of key concepts in social science, such as \u003cstrong\u003e\"Sanskritization\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\"Westernization,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e sparked significant debates. While some scholars have endorsed these ideas, others have expressed reservations. Regardless, Srinivas' contributions remain indispensable to the understanding of Indian society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume takes a fresh and comprehensive look at his theories, presenting \u003cstrong\u003ereminiscences, appreciations, and critical evaluations\u003c\/strong\u003e of Srinivas' work by various social scientists in India, including some of his \u003cstrong\u003eformer students\u003c\/strong\u003e. The contributions in this book collectively highlight different viewpoints on Srinivas' theories, offering a \u003cstrong\u003emulti-faceted perspective\u003c\/strong\u003e of his legacy. The inclusion of overlapping themes, following Srinivas' own dictum, enhances the understanding of social realities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is particularly valuable for \u003cstrong\u003esocial scientists\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003esociologists\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003esocial anthropologists\u003c\/strong\u003e looking to explore and critically engage with M.N. Srinivas' groundbreaking ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Editor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eP.K. Misra\u003c\/strong\u003e is a former \u003cstrong\u003eProfessor of Anthropology\u003c\/strong\u003e at the \u003cstrong\u003eNorth Eastern Hill University\u003c\/strong\u003e, Shillong. He has held visiting professorships at prestigious institutions such as the \u003cstrong\u003eUniversity of Oregon\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eUniversity of Mysore\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong\u003eUniversity of West Indies\u003c\/strong\u003e. Misra is a prolific author and has published several books and research papers, including \u003cem\u003e\"My Anthropological Journeys\"\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\"Anthropology in India.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContributors:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eK.K. Basa\u003c\/strong\u003e: Director, \u003cstrong\u003eIndira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya\u003c\/strong\u003e, Bhopal. 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