Life, Illness, and Death in Contemporary South Asia: Living through the Age of Hope and Precariousness

This book explores the experiential and affective dimensions of structural transformation in South Asia through contemporary and historical accounts of life, aging, illness, and death. It examines how people's experiences are intertwined with governance, technology, and policies, and how they navigate precariousness and uncertainty. It will be of interest to researchers in anthropology, sociology, history, medical and development studies, and cultural and social theory.

Format: Hardback
Length: 250 pages
Publication date: 22 February 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the profound experiential and affective dimensions of structural transformation in South Asia, offering a rich tapestry of contemporary and historical accounts that shed light on the intricacies of life, aging, illness, and death. Through a diverse range of analyses from various regions within South Asia, the contributions to this volume unveil the intricate web of connections between people's experiences of these critical life stages, the technologies of governance, biomedical advancements, neoliberal restructuring, and other national and international policies.

Organized into three compelling parts—governance, technology, and citizenship; well-being and restructuring of the social; and waiting, hesitation, and hope as attitudes in navigating the precariousness and fundamental uncertainty of life—this book unveils the diverse ways in which individuals confront and persistently engage with their own and others' lives, displaying a cautious, wavering, yet unwavering sense of hope.

A groundbreaking contribution to the study of how people navigate the challenges of inequality and precariousness in South Asia, this book appeals to scholars and researchers across a wide range of disciplines, including anthropology, sociology, history, medical and development studies, as well as those passionate about cultural and social theory. By exploring the experiential and affective dimensions of structural transformation, this book provides valuable insights into the lived realities of individuals and communities in this region, contributing to a deeper understanding of the complexities and complexities of South Asian societies.

Weight: 650g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032327440