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The Early T. S. Eliot

An Artist in the Making

By: Abhijit Bagchi

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The Early T. S. Eliot

An Artist in the Making

By: Abhijit Bagchi

To lead you to an overwhelming question… Oh, do not ask, “What is it?” Let us go and make our visit. – Prufrock’s “overwhelming question” remains unformulated, hence unanswered though…

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Notion Press

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1945825448

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Rabindranath Tagore's Theatre

From Page to Stage

By: Abhijit Sen

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This book analyses Rabindranath Tagore’s contribution to Bengali drama and theatre. Throughout this book, Abhijit Sen locates and studies Rabindranath’s experiments with drama/theatre in the context of the theatre available in nineteenth-century Bengal, and explores the innovative strategies he adopted to promote his ‘brand’ of theatre. This approach finds validation in the fact that Rabindranath combined in himself the roles of author-actor-producer, who always felt that, without performance, his dramatic compositions fell short of the desired completeness. Various facets of his plays as theatre and his own role as a theatre-practitioner are the prime focus of this book. This book will be of great interest to students and scholars in Theatre and Performance Studies and most notably, those focusing on Indian Theatre and Postcolonial Theatre.

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291

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Routledge

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1000433315

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Nation-Building in Indian Anthropology

Beyond the Colonial Encounter

By: Abhijit Guha

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Nation-Building in Indian Anthropology

Beyond the Colonial Encounter

By: Abhijit Guha

Researches on the history of anthropological studies in India, unlike in western countries, has not yet been an established tradition, despite the fact that courses on the growth and development of anthropology in India are being taught at the graduate and postgraduate levels in the Indian universities and are strongly recommended by the University Grants Commission. Indian anthropologists, however, in the early decades after the independence made inspiring and solid research contributions on the major problems encountered by the new nation, which has been described and analysed in detail in this book. These problems include rehabilitation of refugees after the 1947 Partition; and displacement of people from their homes and land caused by the big dams, industrialization and famines. This book, result of years of painstaking research by the author, critically reviews the existing works and their gaps in the history of Indian anthropology and makes a new and valuable addition in the field of the history of academic disciplines in the context of nation building. It should be read not only as a text by the students of anthropology and sociology, but also as a reference work for researchers interested in the history of social sciences and development studies in India.

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Taylor & Francis

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1000783049

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Sensitivity of Mangrove Ecosystem to Changing Climate

By: Abhijit Mitra

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Sensitivity of Mangrove Ecosystem to Changing Climate

By: Abhijit Mitra

Mangroves are basically salt tolerant forest ecosystems found mainly in tropical and sub-tropical inter-tidal regions. Till about 1960s, mangroves were largely viewed as “economically unproductive areas” and were therefore destroyed for reclaiming land for various economic and commercial activities. Gradually, with the passage of time, the economic and ecological benefits of mangroves have become visible and their importance is now well appreciated. Today, mangroves are observed in about 30 countries in tropical subtropical regions covering an area of about 99,300 Sq.Km. However, during the past 50 years, over 50% of the mangrove cover has been lost, mainly because of the increased pressure of human activities like shrimp farming and agriculture, forestry, salt extraction, urban development, tourist development and infrastructure. Also, dam on rivers, contamination of sea waters caused by heavy metals, oil spills, pesticides and other products etc. have been found to be responsible for the decline of mangroves. Although the temperature effect on growth and species diversity is not known, sea-level rise may pose a serious threat to these ecosystems The present book addresses all these important issues in separate chapters with some interesting case studies whose data may serve as pathfinder for future researches in the sphere of the influence of climate change on mangrove ecosystem. The role of mangroves in the sector of bioremediation is a unique feather in the crown of this coastal and brackishwater vegetation that may be taken up by the coastal industries in order to maintain the health of ambient environment. This book seeks to discover and to assess the vulnerability of climate change on mangrove flora and fauna, their role in carbon sequestration and some interesting case studies by some groups of dedicated researchers that may serve as the basis of future climate related policies.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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8132215095

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9788132215097

Panchayats and Their Finance

By: M. A. Oommen,Abhijit Datta

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Panchayats and Their Finance

By: M. A. Oommen,Abhijit Datta

Papers presented at a workshop held in New Delhi during Oct. 28- 29, 1994.

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Concept Publishing Company

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817022568X

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9788170225683

Good Economics for Hard Times

By: Abhijit V. Banerjee,Esther Duflo

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Good Economics for Hard Times

By: Abhijit V. Banerjee,Esther Duflo

The winners of the Nobel Prize show how economics, when done right, can help us solve the thorniest social and political problems of our day. Figuring out how to deal with today's critical economic problems is perhaps the great challenge of our time. Much greater than space travel or perhaps even the next revolutionary medical breakthrough, what is at stake is the whole idea of the good life as we have known it. Immigration and inequality, globalization and technological disruption, slowing growth and accelerating climate change--these are sources of great anxiety across the world, from New Delhi and Dakar to Paris and Washington, DC. The resources to address these challenges are there--what we lack are ideas that will help us jump the wall of disagreement and distrust that divides us. If we succeed, history will remember our era with gratitude; if we fail, the potential losses are incalculable. In this revolutionary book, renowned MIT economists Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo take on this challenge, building on cutting-edge research in economics explained with lucidity and grace. Original, provocative, and urgent, Good Economics for Hard Times makes a persuasive case for an intelligent interventionism and a society built on compassion and respect. It is an extraordinary achievement, one that shines a light to help us appreciate and understand our precariously balanced world.

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PublicAffairs

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1541762878

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Alternatives in Development

Local Politics and NGOs in China and India

By: Liyiyu,Abhijit Dasgupta

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Alternatives in Development

Local Politics and NGOs in China and India

By: Liyiyu,Abhijit Dasgupta

This book deals with the dynamics of local-level politics in China and India. China introduced new policies to restructure local politics in 1978. In place of communes, civil society organizations and cooperatives were introduced in villages. More changes came about with the introduction of the Organic Law of the Villagers' Committees of the People's Republic of China in 1998. The new local power structure includes state-sponsored institutions like Villagers Committees and the traditional civil society organizations (CSOs) and non-government organizations (NGOs). As in China, local politics in India undergoes considerable changes during the last few decades. Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) were reformed in 1992 with a constitutional amendment act. CSOs and NGOs were allowed to function. Against this background, the present book is undertaken with the objectives first, to present two different models of local politics and second, to compare the two, finally to focus on the two different models of development. This book will interest scholars of rural governance, rural transformation, and the role of the grassroots CSOs and NGOs in shaping development program and growth in the two large countries in Asia.

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Springer Nature

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9811646988

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9789811646980

Climate Resilient Innovative Livelihoods in Indian Sundarban Delta

Scopes and Challenges

By: Abhijit Mitra,Sufia Zaman,Prosenjit Pramanick

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Climate Resilient Innovative Livelihoods in Indian Sundarban Delta

Scopes and Challenges

By: Abhijit Mitra,Sufia Zaman,Prosenjit Pramanick

This book covers several innovative alternative livelihoods based on mangrove floral resources with their respective SWOT analysis. True mangrove flora and their associates in Indian Sundarbans are noted for their wide spectrum of ecosystem services in which livelihoods of the region are one of the most important components. Many alternative mangrove-centric livelihoods are in the pipeline of startup. However, due to difficulty in marketing and lack of clarity over ownership of natural resources, the values of the mangrove-based products have not been fully realized. Natural resources of several categories in Indian Sundarbans like oysters, seaweeds, medicinal mangrove flora, vitamin-rich mangrove fruits, etc. are still lying untapped. These untapped resources have been spun with the livelihood sectors of the Sundarban people backed up with sound business models to make the venture sustainable. The carbon foot prints associated with each of these livelihoods have been studied in details and steps have been suggested for net zero carbon livelihood programmes along with their sustainability. The book provides the readers about several mangrove-based cutting-edge researches and technologies in the domain of climate resilient livelihood, which if implemented can lead to food and economic security of the region.

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Springer Nature

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3031426339

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Estuarine Pollution in the Lower Gangetic Delta

Threats and Management

By: Abhijit Mitra

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Estuarine Pollution in the Lower Gangetic Delta

Threats and Management

By: Abhijit Mitra

This book critically analyzes the water quality in the lower Gangetic delta, and examines the environmental conditions and physical processes operating in this rich ecosystem. Readers with an interest in environmental science, geography, oceanography, marine biology, environmental biology, aquatic pollution and ecology will find the research presented here most appealing. Readers will discover critical aspects of the chemistry of the estuarine water (particularly that of Hooghly and Matla estuaries) in the lower stretch of the delta region along with the causes and effects of pollution in and around this region. Particular attention is given to the bioaccumulation of conservative pollutants in edible fishes and floral communities thriving in this region. Several case studies are also incorporated to highlight the vulnerability of pollution in this region. Chapters also address the impacts of climate change (specifically acidification) on the concentration and behavior of conservative pollutants. Finally, the book highlights some mitigation measures at the technology and policy level to minimize the negative impacts posed by different groups of pollutants on the estuarine biodiversity.

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Springer

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3319933051

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9783319933054

Estuarine Acidification

Exploring the Situation of Mangrove Dominated Indian Sundarban Estuaries

By: Abhijit Mitra,Sufia Zaman

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Estuarine Acidification

Exploring the Situation of Mangrove Dominated Indian Sundarban Estuaries

By: Abhijit Mitra,Sufia Zaman

This book provides a cross-sectoral, multi-disciplinary assessment of different problems associated with estuarine acidification with special thrust on mangrove dominated Indian Sundarban estuaries. The arms of ocean acidification have extended to coastal and estuarine waters, where a wide spectrum of biodiversity thrives with unique adaptation extending several ecosystem services. Impact of acidification in these areas is a matter of concern as acidification potentially has more immediate effects on the health of estuaries and inshore regions as well as regional economies. Ground zero data collected for more than three decades have made the book stand on a strong base.

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Springer Nature

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3030847926

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COVID-19 and Emerging Environmental Trends

A Way Forward

By: Joystu Dutta,Srijan Goswami,Abhijit Mitra

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COVID-19 and Emerging Environmental Trends

A Way Forward

By: Joystu Dutta,Srijan Goswami,Abhijit Mitra

The extensive safety restrictions imposed globally due to the COVID-19 pandemic have brought significant changes to almost all environmental parameters. The largest pandemic of the century has left an indelible mark on all aspects of human life and the environment. This book revolves around COVID-19 and its influence on all biotic and abiotic components on earth, with a focus on the regulatory role of air quality during the pandemic, environmental toxicity and susceptibility to COVID-19, and the impact of the lockdown on different ecosystems. The book fundamentally explains the biology of SARS-CoV-2 and the pathophysiology and epidemiology of COVID-19. Dedicated chapters highlight the ongoing global cutting-edge research on COVID-19, control and safety measures, and public health concerns. COVID-19 and Emerging Environmental Trends: A Way Forward is aimed at graduate and postgraduate students as well as researchers in environmental and medical science, health and safety, and ecology. This book offers a multiperspective and multidisciplinary approach to the discussion of the pandemic as well as emerging environmental issues, current trends, and a way forward. As humanity stands face-to-face with the largest global crisis in recent times, this book helps readers to easily understand its various aspects from a beginner’s perspective, without going into the intricate technicalities of medical science or environmental science, and beautifully juxtaposes critical issues with lucid language and flexible scientific explanations.

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CRC Press

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1000327590

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9781000327595

Basics of Marine and Estuarine Ecology

By: Abhijit Mitra,Sufia Zaman

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Basics of Marine and Estuarine Ecology

By: Abhijit Mitra,Sufia Zaman

The book presents recent research on marine ecology in different parts of the world. It aims to shed light on relevant topics for budding marine ecologists. The “blue soup” of Planet Earth, which comprises both biotic and abiotic components, is essential to keeping the wheel of civilization running. Four major ecosystem service categories have been identified within this context, namely provisioning services such as water, food, mangrove timber, honey, fish, wax, fuel wood, fodder and bioactive compounds from marine and estuarine flora and fauna; regulating services such as the regulation of climate, coastal erosion, coral bleaching and pollution; cultural services encompassing recreational (tourism), spiritual and other non-material benefits; and supporting services such as nutrient cycling and photosynthesis. These valuable services are obtained from various resources that must be conserved for the sake of humanity. This book presents data for each resource type, not just in the form of a simple description, but also through case studies that resulted from several research projects and pilot programs carried out in different parts of the world. Statistical tools were also used to critically analyze the influence of relevant hydrological parameters on the biotic community. Advanced research in marine and estuarine ecology is based on the use of sophisticated instruments, sampling precision, statistical tools, etc., which have also been highlighted in the book.

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8132227077

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Book's by Abhijit Bagchi

The Early T. S. Eliot

The Early T. S. Eliot

Rabindranath Tagore's Theatre

Rabindranath Tagore's Theatre

Nation-Building in Indian Anthropology

Nation-Building in Indian Anthropology

Sensitivity of Mangrove Ecosystem to Changing Climate

Sensitivity of Mangrove Ecosystem to Changing Climate

Panchayats and Their Finance

Panchayats and Their Finance

Good Economics for Hard Times

Good Economics for Hard Times

Alternatives in Development

Alternatives in Development

Climate Resilient Innovative Livelihoods in Indian Sundarban Delta

Climate Resilient Innovative Livelihoods in Indian Sundarban Delta

Estuarine Pollution in the Lower Gangetic Delta

Estuarine Pollution in the Lower Gangetic Delta

Estuarine Acidification

Estuarine Acidification

COVID-19 and Emerging Environmental Trends

COVID-19 and Emerging Environmental Trends

Basics of Marine and Estuarine Ecology

Basics of Marine and Estuarine Ecology

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