Indian Ocean: The New Frontier

The present volume explores the oceanic turn in various fields, highlighting the Indian Ocean as a new frontier of research. It includes papers on the historical role and reach of the Indian Ocean, literature and culture, and the oceanic reach. The event coincided with Project Mausam, a series of programmes launched in different Indian cities.

Format: Hardback
Length: 349 pages
Publication date: 01 January 2024
Publisher: Manohar Publishers and Distributors

The present volume, curated by OUCIP, brings together papers presented at an international conference aimed at exploring the oceanic turn in various fields of knowledge, including Social Sciences, Humanities, and Physical Sciences. The conference coincided with a series of programmes launched in different Indian cities under the Government of India's Project Mausam, which further underscores its significance. The papers are organized into four sections: The Oceanic Reach explores the historical role and reach of the Indian Ocean, offering fresh insights into its evolving dynamics. Literature and Culture delves into the diverse trajectories of Humanities and Cultural Studies, highlighting how the Indian Ocean has inspired scholars, intellectuals, diasporic writers, and culture historians. The section Oceanic Futures examines the potential future scenarios of the Indian Ocean, considering its economic, political, and environmental challenges. Finally, the section Oceanic Heritage explores the cultural heritage of the Indian Ocean, including its art, architecture, literature, and music. The conference aimed to project the Indian Ocean as a new frontier of research across various disciplines, and the papers presented reflect the diverse perspectives and insights that can be gained from studying this vast and complex region.

Dimension: 254 x 203 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789388540216