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India: The Passenger
India: The Passenger
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The Passenger is a collection of new writing, photography, and reportage from around the world that aims to break down barriers and introduce the essence of a place. This volume, by Arundhati Roy, Prem Shankar Jha, and Tishani Doshi, explores the contradictory, terrible, and joyful chaos that lies at the heart of India, a country that struggles with classism, racism, and climate change.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 18 March 2021
Publisher: Europa Editions (UK) Ltd
The Passenger is a captivating collection of the finest new writing, photography, and reportage from across the globe, aimed at breaking down barriers and introducing the essence of the places it explores. Packed with insightful essays, investigative journalism, original photography, illustrations, charts, and unusual facts and observations, each volume offers a unique insight into a different culture and how history has shaped it into what it is today.
This volume, in particular, delves into the complex and multifaceted nature of India, exploring the contradictory, terrible, and joyful chaos that lies at its heart. From its early encounters with the West to its enduring fascination with its ancient rituals, diverse languages, and cultures, India has continued to captivate the world. This narrative is intertwined with a newer one that depicts the rapid transformation of a society at the forefront of innovation. Success stories coexist alongside stories of daily struggle, with a significant portion of the population still lacking access to clean drinking water and agriculture facing threats from climate change.
One of the most infamous forms of classism and racism in India is the caste system, which remains deeply entrenched in society. From the resistance of the Kashmiri people to the hatred of atheists by all religious communities, from the dances of the 'hijra' in Koovagam to the success of female wrestler Vinesh Phogat, this volume offers a comprehensive exploration of the contradictory, terrible, and joyful chaos that lies at the heart of India.
The Passenger is a testament to the enduring power of travel to broaden our perspectives, challenge our assumptions, and inspire us to appreciate the diversity and complexity of the world we inhabit. It is a must-read for anyone who seeks to explore the world beyond their own borders and gain a deeper understanding of the cultures and histories that shape our world.
Weight: 482g
Dimension: 161 x 241 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787702967
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