{"product_id":"nimnabarger-itihas","title":"Nimnabarger Itihas","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: গৌতম ভদ্র, পার্থ চট্টোপাধ্যায় (Goutam Bhadra \u0026amp; Partha Chattopadhyay)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ananda Publishers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bengali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eনিম্নবর্গের ইতিহাস\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem\u003eNimnabarger Itihas\u003c\/em\u003e) explores the history of the lower classes in India, a subject that has gained significant attention in historical discourse over the past fifteen years. Beginning with the first publication of \u003cem\u003eSubaltern Studies\u003c\/em\u003e in 1982 and the subsequent conferences and volumes, the book traces the intellectual movement that has reshaped our understanding of history from the perspective of those often marginalized in mainstream narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in Marxist thought, particularly the works of Antonio Gramsci, the term \u003cem\u003esubaltern\u003c\/em\u003e (translated as \u003cem\u003eনিম্নবর্গ\u003c\/em\u003e) refers to the subordinate social groups whose histories and voices have traditionally been overlooked. Through critical engagement with scholars like Ranajit Guha, David Hardiman, and Shahid Amin, this volume aims to present a more complex and nuanced understanding of India's social structures, where class struggles are entangled with the unique dynamics of a largely agrarian society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book features nine insightful essays that delve into various historical and cultural phenomena, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe history of the subaltern class\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGandhi’s transformation into the Mahatma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe narrative of an Asura (demon) in Indian mythology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe emergence of the Goddess in political and social contexts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe intersection of body, society, and state during colonial times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViolence, diaspora, and individual voices amidst the tumultuous historical backdrop of India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn these essays, the authors strive to dissect the complex and evolving relationships within Indian society, aiming to bring to light the hidden truths about power, resistance, and social transformation. This is an indispensable addition to the growing body of work that examines India’s liberation struggle and the ongoing fight for justice and equality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ananda Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49496841191728,"sku":"AnandaPublishers_9788172158491","price":360.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/ananda-publishers-book-default-title-nimnabarger-itihas-40077161496880.jpg?v=1775976632","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/nimnabarger-itihas","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}