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History and Theory of Knowledge Production
Who decides what should be recognized as knowledge? What forces engender knowledge? How do certain forms of it acquire precedence over the rest, and why? Exploring these fundamental questions, this book provides an introductory outline of the vast history of knowledge systems under the broad categories of European and non-European, specifically Indian. It not only traces ontology and epistemology in spatio-temporal terms, but also contextualizes methodological development by comparing Indian and European systems of knowledge and their methods of production as well as techniques ensuring reliability. Knowledge cannot have a history of its own, independent of social history. Therefore, using a vast array of sources, including Greek, Prakrit, Chinese, and Arab texts, the book situates the history of knowledge production within the matrix of multiple socio-economic and politico-cultural systems. Further, the volume also analyses the process of the rise of science and new science and reviews speculative thoughts about the dynamics of the subatomic micro-universe as well as the mechanics of the galactic macro-universe.
Recent Perspectives of Early Indian History
Contributed articles.
Rethinking Classical Indo-Roman Trade
This volume is a rethinking of the classical eastern Mediterranean overseas exchange relations with the Indian sub-continent. Characterizing the nature of exchanges in detail against extant sources and theories, the book maintains that the expression, 'Indo-Roman trade' is a misnomer in historiography. It argues that the chieftains and merchants in the sub-continent had neither institutional nor technological means to indulge in contemporary overseas trade, a heavily document based enterprise. It was not necessary either.
Perumāḷs of Kerala
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Forest landscapes of the southern western Ghats, India
The Western Ghats forests are endowed with large species and habitat diversity, which is nowadays under threat by increasing demographic pressure and changing land use. To address these challenges, a novel and comprehensive approach is sought from the principles of landscape ecology. Morpho-pedological features are used to delineate landscape units all over the Western Ghats of Kerala, among which the Western Anamalai region is chosen to elucidate the relative influence of physical factors, bioclimate and anthropogenic pressures on the characteristics of natural vegetation and on the status of the vertebrate fauna. Highlighting patterns of resource utilization by proximal and distant stakeholders, the book goes about identifying value-based management zones, while proposing management strategies for conservation and sustainable development.
Social Formations of Early South India
This book presents an incisive analysis of social formations in present-day Tamil Nadu and Kerala from pre-historic times to early medieval period. It examines the economy, technology, and the process of state formation to understand the transformation from agro-pastoral to agrarian social formation.
Rethinking Development
Papers presented at the International Conference on Kerala's Development Experience organized in New Delhi from 8 to 11 December 1996.
Frauds in the Pond
A BESTSELLER IN THE MAKING Democristan-Where democracy becomes a mockery and political theories are fabricated as per personal will, the ultimate idea is about making money. The opposition leader Vikraman rules the state as the designated next Chief Minister when it happens… The arrival of a lovechild from the underground period of the communist leader turns the tables. In a night bus from Chennai to Trivandrum, an old man sits with his head packed in muffler looking down as a failed man in life. Who is he? A political satire of rare quality where social criticism is boundless. An original novel of unparalleled kind that laughs at behind the scenes in politics and media. Mumbai to Varanasi and Punjab to Kanyakumari, this pan-Indian novel takes you through the dens of frauds. For those who enjoyed The God of Small Things, Q and A (Slumdog Millionaire), and The White Tiger, another treat from Indian realities. The funny, shocking truths from the desk of an extremely experienced journalist.
A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India
Basic Approach Developed as a comprehensive introductory work for scholars and students of ancient and early medieval Indian history, this books provides the most exhaustive overview of the subject. Dividing the vast historical expanse from the stone age to the 12th century into broad chronological units, it constructs profiles of various geographical regions of the subcontinent, weaving together and analysing an unparalleled range of literary and archaeological evidence. Dealing with prehistory and protohistory of the subcontinent in considerable detail, the narrative of the historical period breaks away from conventional text-based history writing. Providing a window into the world primary...
