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In Theory

Classes, Nations, Literatures

By: Aijaz Ahmad

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In Theory

Classes, Nations, Literatures

By: Aijaz Ahmad

After the Second World War, nationalism emerged as the principle expression of resistance to Western imperialism in a variety of regions from the Indian subcontinent to Africa, to parts of Latin America and the Pacific Rim. With the Bandung Conference and the formation of the Non-Aligned Movement, many of Europe's former colonies banded together to form a common bloc, aligned with neither the advanced capitalist "First World" nor with the socialist "Second World." In this historical context, the category of "Third World literature" emerged, a category that has itself spawned a whole industry of scholarly and critical studies, particularly in the metropolitan West, but increasingly in the homelands of the Third World itself. Setting himself against the growing tendency to homogenize "Third World" literature and cultures, Aijaz Ahmad has produced a spirited critique of the major theoretical statements on "colonial discourse" and "post-colonialism," dismantling many of the commonplaces and conceits that dominate contemporary cultural criticism. With lengthy considerations of, among others, Fredric Jameson, Edward Said, and the Subaltern Studies group, In Theory also contains brilliant analyses of the concept of Indian literature, of the genealogy of the term "Third World," and of the conditions under which so-called "colonial discourse theory" emerged in metropolitan intellectual circles. Erudite and lucid, Ahmad's remapping of the terrain of cultural theory is certain to provoke passionate response.

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Lineages of the Present

Ideology and Politics in Contemporary South Asia

By: Aijaz Ahmad

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Ideology and Politics in Contemporary South Asia

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Untangles many of the intertwined threads in this poorly understood region with nuclear capabilities.

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Lineages of the Present

Ideology and Politics in Contemporary South Asia

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Ideology and Politics in Contemporary South Asia

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Untangles many of the intertwined threads in this poorly understood region with nuclear capabilities.

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In Theory

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What Happened to Governance in Kashmir?

By: Aijaz Ashraf Wani

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What Happened to Governance in Kashmir?

By: Aijaz Ashraf Wani

What Happened to Governance in Kashmir? examines the policies, strategies, and tactics followed by the Indian state and the ‘client’ governments in Srinagar to manage the conflicted state of Jammu and Kashmir during 1948–89 . It shows how the policies deployed to ‘create order in disorder’ functioned inversely and turned Kashmir into a smoldering volcano which erupted in 1989–90. The author argues that as the issue of dispute and policy framework has been constant, the clash between the status quoist state and the society was inevitable. The crisis deepened along with technological, economic, cultural, and social changes. Based on a variety of contemporary sources, this book deals with many aspects of Kashmir’s governance through different political phases. It shows how the personal proclivities and decisions of each prime minister/chief minister played a role in determining the pattern of rule and the course of history with consequences felt many miles downstream.

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Oxford University Press

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0199097151

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Lineages of the Present

Political Essays

By: Aijaz Ahmad

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Political Essays

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A provocative survey of the subcontinent on the 50th anniversary of Indian independence. In his first book since the landmark IN THEORY, Aijaz Ahmad untangles the intricacies of history and politics regarding the Asian subcontinent, providing invaluable insight. Confirms Ahmad as one of India's most lucid and authoritative contemporary analysts.

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8185229031

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Islam

A Contemporary Philosophical Investigation

By: Imran Aijaz

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Islam

A Contemporary Philosophical Investigation

By: Imran Aijaz

Islam as a religion and a way of life guides millions of people around the world and has a significant impact on worldly affairs. To many Muslims, however, a philosophical understanding or assessment of Islamic belief is seen as a feeble and religiously inappropriate attempt to understand matters that are beyond rational comprehension. Islam: A Contemporary Philosophical Investigation explores this issue in detail, by guiding readers through a careful study of the relationship between faith and reason in Islam. In particular, it pays close attention to religious objections to philosophizing about Islam, arguments for and against Islamic belief, and the rationality of Islamic belief in light of contemporary philosophical issues, such as problems of religious diversity, evil and religious doubt. This text is ideal for upper-level undergraduates and graduate students seeking an objective, philosophical introduction to Islam, a subject of increasing interest in classrooms around the world.

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1317436598

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On Communalism and Globalization

Offensives of the Far Right

By: Aijaz Ahmad

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On Communalism and Globalization

Offensives of the Far Right

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In three celebrated lectures, extensively re-worked since they were delivered first, Prof. Aijaz Ahmad discusses the progress of neo-imperialism and the increasing influence of fascism in the third world societies and critically evaluates their resources - cultural, social and ideological.

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8188789143

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Aligarh Muslim University

An Educational and Political History, 1920-47

By: Aijaz Ahmad

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Aligarh Muslim University

An Educational and Political History, 1920-47

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This book entitled “Aligarh Muslim University: An Educational and Political History, 1920-47” is a complete history of Aligarh Muslim University right from its establishment to the Indian Independence of 1947. The content of this book throws light on educational development of AMU and political participation of its alumni into the ongoing national movement of that time. The chapters of this book also mentions that how the alumni was divided into loyalist and nationalist factions on the question of Pakistan Movement.

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1508536732

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Uprising of 1857

Some Facts about Failure of Indian War of Independence

By: Aijaz Ahmad

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Uprising of 1857

Some Facts about Failure of Indian War of Independence

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This book entitled, “Uprising of 1857: Some Facts about Failure of Indian War of Independence” includes much detail on the nature and character of the Uprising of 1857. Although, it is a general history, which emphasizes every aspect of the Uprising, throws much light on the events, places, and personalities directly concerned to the Uprising of 1857. Many dimensions of the Uprising particularly distinct perspectives such as popular, national, military, religious, etc. has been analyzed in the modern context, and independent research and thinking. The role of different personalities also has been re-evaluated in the light of contemporary and primary sources. By writing this history the author has presented a new look of the Uprising based on critical analysis of the historical facts. This book is a humble attempt to remedy the deficiency which the author has felt after long experience of reading and writing history. The British, slowly and gradually snatched the political power of India from the Native rulers and on the pretext of moral improvement, the British Government adopted intolerant religious policy, which led to the conversion from oriental religions to the Christianity. Both Hindus and Muslims of this country began to feel that their religion was in danger, and particularly the Muslims due to their fanatical pride, and resented the Christian supremacy. Initially the Indians resented the policies of the British Government and mobilized the civilian and militia through the famous chapati and lotus distribution. Finally on 10th of May, the final rising exploded from Meerut which followed the long fight throughout North India. The titular Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar was enthroned in the Red Fort, and Delhi was made, once again, the capital of India. The entire history covered under different chapters of this book shows the real picture of the revolt. The whole topics are quite interesting, full of knowledge, and based on authentic sources with little hypothetical narrations.

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1508550727

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Indian Muslims Against British Rule

By: Aijaz Ahmad

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Indian Muslims Against British Rule

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This book 'Indian Muslims Against British Rule' includes the events of the Uprising of 1857 and the participation of the Muslims, particularly the theologians as their religious duty to uproot the British rule from the Indian subcontinent. They actively participated not only during the Uprising of 1857 but even before and after the same upheaval. They also suffered a lot for that very involvement, and brutally crushed in all over North India. They were the real heroes who mobilized not only the Muslims in the name of Jihad, martyrdom, freedom and the nation but also to the Hindus for the sake of their religion and nation. It was the first time when even the Hindus frequently used the term Jihad to their fights against the British and in most of the places they arrayed under the green Islamic flag. This work is an attempt to prove the Muslims, a true patriot and the real hero of the first war of independence, and remind the readers, what actually happened during the inordinate episode in 1857 and thereafter. It's the work of different historical dimension with independent analysis and research in the modern context. In this work, I have tried to do justice to the ideologically complex topic which was the need of the time and awaken my readers about the Muslim torch bearers which always taught the lesson of love to the country and its people irrespective of caste and creed. Apart from the general history of the Uprising, the role of the Wahabi and Faraizi Movements also has been discussed in the context of the circumstances after a deep research and analysis. The role of the personalities like Bahadur Shah Zafar, General Bakht Khan, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, Mirza Ghalib, and other related personalities have been very widely discussed. The print media or journalism of that time, particularly the Urdu Press which was the main source of inspiration to the common people has also been discussed in detail. I have much hope with this book that it would change the common mindset which has been developed about the Indian Muslim since the partition of India.

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1508550271

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Mewat: a Retrospective

By: Aijaz Ahmad

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Mewat: a Retrospective

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This book "Mewat: A Retrospective" is a brief account of the Mewat area, its people and history. It also includes the origin, custom, and traditions of the Meo community which are to many extent different from the other communities of India. It is rather mysterious for the readers to know that these people of the unique culture and civilization reside in the National Capital Region or the suburb of Delhi, the national capital of India. The author gives the full detail of the origin of this aboriginal Meo tribe also throws light on their acceptance of Islam. In this book the author has covered the period from the Muslim invasion in India until the British period when the Mewati people proved their bravery during the First War of Independence. Some periods of the freedom movement also have been covered. The vast period which has been written in this book witness the details of the Mewatis as rulers and as subject. Their relations with the Delhi rulers like Ilbaris, Tughtaqs, Sayyeds, Lodis and Mughals including the British in modern times has also been discussed in detail. The whole chapters are written in such a way that the reader will be informed of all important aspects of the Mewati history. This book resembles the complete history of Mewat composed of both the original sources and heterogeneous materials with the proper application of the hypothesis.

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1483970825

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A Singular Voice

Collected Writings of Michael Sprinker

By: Aijaz Ahmad Michael Sprinker

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A Singular Voice

Collected Writings of Michael Sprinker

By: Aijaz Ahmad Michael Sprinker

Michael Sprinker's was a singular voice within the chorus of those speaking for Marxist theory and socialist activism: intellectually disciplined, acerbically humorous and, above all, intransigently revolutionary. This volume gathers together some of Sprinker's best work: his recent writings, such as "The Grand Hotel Abyss", on Marxist revolutionary aesthetics; the essays like "You've Got a Lot of Nerve" which raise urgent questions about what activist responsibilities should be shouldered by those claiming to be politically radical intellectuals; his sensitive and diligent readings of exemplary Third- and First-World texts, such as those on Said, Ahmad and Jameson; and finally a section which depicts the course of his own intellectual-political journey. The book closes with a brief collection of his correspondence, witness to the righteous savagery, insight and extraordinary generosity displayed so often in the letters which were central to his friendships and his life. With a preface by Aijaz Ahmad and an afterward by Fred Pfeil, A Singular Voice is a memorial to a luminous figure on the US Left who leaves an inspiring example to all those who come remain.

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185984796X

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Islamic Communication System

By: Aijaz Ahmad Bhat

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Islamic Communication System

By: Aijaz Ahmad Bhat

Communication is seen as a process through which the exchange and sharing of meaning is made possible. Communication, which is the vehicle for the transmission of man's experiences, is a vital resource for his survival, as the air he breathes, the food he eats and the house that shelters him from the harsh elements of nature. Communication plays a very important role in everyone's life as it acts as a source of information helps people socialize, and alter individuals attitude, and much more. Islam is a complete way of life, catering for all the field of human existence and providing guidance for all walks of life. Islam has provided principles and methods of interpersonal communication, human interaction and relationship between Muslims and non- Muslims, in order to achieve peace, equality, brotherhood, and prosperity in this world and salvation and pleasure of Allah in the hereafter. Prophet Muhammad ( Peace Be Upon Him ) used both written and oral communication as per the need and requirement. He used written communication where information had to be recorded for future use and reference and used oral communication where information had to be communicated to people immediately. When Prophet Muhammad (PEACE BE UPON HIM) invited many kings to Islam, he used the medium of written communication to communicate the message to them. As he could not meet everyone in person, he used the mode of written communication and sent the letters through one of his companions. The Book "Islamic Communication System" consists of following chapters: 1. Introduction 2. Communication 3. Concept of Communication in Islam 4. Dawa'h 5. Characteristics of the Caller, and 6. Letters of the Last Prophet (S.A.W) *************************************************

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In Theory

In Theory

Lineages of the Present

Lineages of the Present

Lineages of the Present

Lineages of the Present

In Theory

In Theory

What Happened to Governance in Kashmir?

What Happened to Governance in Kashmir?

Lineages of the Present

Lineages of the Present

Islam

Islam

On Communalism and Globalization

On Communalism and Globalization

Aligarh Muslim University

Aligarh Muslim University

Uprising of 1857

Uprising of 1857

Indian Muslims Against British Rule

Indian Muslims Against British Rule

Mewat: a Retrospective

Mewat: a Retrospective

A Singular Voice

A Singular Voice

Islamic Communication System

Islamic Communication System

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