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The Grammar of Caste

Economic Discrimination in Contemporary India

By: Ashwini Deshpande

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The Grammar of Caste

Economic Discrimination in Contemporary India

By: Ashwini Deshpande

Is the caste system disappearing? Are traditional hierarchies being replaced by competing equalities? Do globalization and liberalization automatically result in diminishing disparities? Are modern labour markets intrinsically meritocratic and efficient? Challenging the dominant discourse and demolishing various myths, this book provides answers to these and other critical questions on caste in its contemporary avatar. Linking the economics of caste with its politics, sociology, and history, this innovative book provides a stimulating assessment of continuities and changes in caste disparities over the last two decades. Deshpande uses rich empirical data to uncover how contemporary, formal, urban sector labour markets reflect a deep awareness of caste, religious, gender, and class cleavages. She convincingly argues that discrimination is neither a relic of the past nor is it confined to rural areas, but is very much a modern, formal sector phenomenon. This insightful book is an important step towards a multidisciplinary dialogue for understanding (and mitigating) inequalities based on birth and descent.

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253

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Oxford University Press

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0199088462

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9780199088461

The Ethics of Exile

A Political Theory of Diaspora

By: Ashwini Vasanthakumar

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The Ethics of Exile

A Political Theory of Diaspora

By: Ashwini Vasanthakumar

Exiles have long been transformative actors in their homelands: they foment revolution, sustain dissent, and work to create renewed political institutions and identities back home. Ongoing waves of migration ensure that they will continue to play these vital roles. Rather than focus on what exiles mean for the countries they enter--a perspective that often treats them as passive victims--The Ethics of Exile recognises their political and moral agency, and explores their rich and vital relationship to the communities they have left. It offers a rare view of the other side of the migration story. Engaging with a series of case studies, this book identifies the responsibilities and rights exiles have and the important roles they play in homeland politics. It argues that exile politics performs two functions: it can correct defective political institutions back home, and it can counter asymmetries of voice and power abroad. In short, exiles can act both as a linchpin and a buffer between political communities in crisis and the international actors who seek to, variously, aid and exploit them. When we think about the duties we owe to those forced to leave their homes, we should consider how to enable rather than thwart these roles.

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224

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Oxford University Press

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0198828934

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9780198828938

Codes of Misconduct

Regulating Prostitution in Late Colonial Bombay

By: Ashwini Tambe

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Codes of Misconduct

Regulating Prostitution in Late Colonial Bombay

By: Ashwini Tambe

Across the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, legislators in Bombay passed a series of repetitive laws seeking to control prostitution. During the same time, Bombay's sex industry grew vast in scale. Ashwini Tambe explores why these remarkably similar laws failed to achieve their goal and questions the actual purpose of such lawmaking.

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210

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U of Minnesota Press

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081665137X

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9780816651375

It's My Life

It's My Life: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Transformation

By: Ashwini Kumar

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It's My Life

It's My Life: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Transformation

By: Ashwini Kumar

Nobody can write an autobiography of a person as it would not justify the feelings and sentiments. For this reason journalist and Editor Shri Ashwini Kumar Ji started writing his autobiography from 2019, which was published regularly on the front page of Punjab Kesari, Delhi. He wanted to complete the same at the earliest as he had been sick and the time was short. Due to his sudden death, quite a few write ups could not be published. Fighting the deadly disease cancer, he continued dictating from the bed in the hospital. The autobiography of Ashwini Kumar Ji is now being published in the form of a book so that his memories could be long lasting. During his period of editing, depicting his editorial prowess, he made Punjab Kesari newspaper the first choice of millions of readers. With his excellent writings, he communicated his ideas to millions of readers and as a result Punjab Kesari became the largest published newspaper in India. Not only did he encourage talent, he successfully included all issues in the newspaper. Politics, religion, literature, film, talent, nothing remained untouched. Hence this book is dedicated to all such readers who continued there association with his pen. This autobiography is the life and times of a truly patriotic man who uplifted the values of society. It's My Life by Ashwini Kumar: "It's My Life" by Ashwini Kumar is a personal narrative that offers insights into the author's life journey. The book provides readers with a glimpse into the experiences, challenges, and lessons that have shaped the author's life. Key Aspects of the Book "It's My Life": Personal Journey: Ashwini Kumar shares his personal journey, allowing readers to connect with his experiences. Life Lessons: The book imparts valuable life lessons and wisdom based on the author's experiences. Self-Reflection: "It's My Life" encourages self-reflection and contemplation on one's own life journey. Through "It's My Life," Ashwini Kumar invites readers to explore his personal narrative and the meaningful insights gained from his life experiences.

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308

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Prabhat Prakashan

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9355620268

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9789355620262

Neuromodulation, An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics of North America, An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics of North America

By: Wendell B Lake,Ashwini Sharan,Chengyuan Wu

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Neuromodulation, An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics of North America, An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics of North America

By: Wendell B Lake,Ashwini Sharan,Chengyuan Wu

This issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America focuses on Biliary Tract and Primary Liver Tumors and is edited by Dr. T. Clark Gamblin. Articles will include: Biliary Tract and Primary Liver Tumors; Biliary Tract and Primary Liver Tumors: Who, What and Why?; Imaging Updates for Biliary Tract or Primary Liver Tumors; Endoscopic and Percutaneous Approaches to Treat of Biliary Tract and Primary Liver Tumors: Controversies and Advances; Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma: Strategies and Options; Surgical Considerations of Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma; Gall Bladder Cancer: Managing the Incidental Diagnosis; Approaches and Outcomes to Distal Cholangiocarcinoma; Evolving Surgical Options of Hepatocellular Carcinoma; Staging of Biliary and Primary Liver Tumors: Current Reccomendations and Workup; Systemic and Targeted Therapy for Biliary Tract Tumors and Primary Liver Tumors; Regional Chemotherapy for Biliary Tract and Primary Liver Cancer; Role of Radioembolization for Biliary Tract and Primary Liver Cancer; Inoperable Biliary Tract and Primary Liver Tumors: Palliative Treatment Options; Expanding the Surgical Pool for Hepatic Resection to Treat Biliary and Primary Liver Tumors; and more!

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161

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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032367853X

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9780323678537

Book's by Ashwini Kapur

The Grammar of Caste

The Grammar of Caste

The Ethics of Exile

The Ethics of Exile

Codes of Misconduct

Codes of Misconduct

It's My Life

It's My Life

Neuromodulation, An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics of North America, An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics of North America

Neuromodulation, An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics of North America, An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics of North America

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