Regional perspectives on India's Partition: Shifting the Vantage Points

This book explores the diverse experiences of the 1947 Partition of India, including localities and life stories from Punjab and Bengal, and its impact on communities in regions such as the Chitmahals, Assam, Tripura, Mizoram, Hyderabad, Andaman Islands, and Jammu and Kashmir. It examines the complex effects of the Partition in various contexts and its material and psychological ramifications, making it a valuable resource for scholars of history, literature, comparative literature, colonial and postcolonial studies, modern Asian studies, South Asia, and memory and trauma.

Format: Hardback
Length: 238 pages
Publication date: 04 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the intricate and multifaceted experience of the 1947 Partition of India, expanding its scope to encompass localities and life stories from beyond Punjab and Bengal. By drawing upon extensive research on the subject, the chapters present a comprehensive analysis of the consequences of displacement and the remarkable resilience of communities across the nation. The book explores various regions, including the Chitmahals, Assam, Tripura, Mizoram, Hyderabad, the Andaman Islands, and Jammu and Kashmir, shedding light on the diverse experiences of people during this pivotal period.

Contributors to the book highlight the heterogeneity of peoples' experiences, emphasizing the significance of spaces such as the family, home, neighborhood, village, town, refugee settlements, letters, memoirs, biographies, films, fiction, oral histories, and testimonies. Through their insightful contributions, the book examines the profound effects of Partition on regions, localities, and contexts, as well as its material and psychological ramifications.

This book stands as a unique and comprehensive contribution to our understanding of the Partition, offering a deeper insight into how it unfolded and continues to impact groups and generations across India. Its multidisciplinary approach appeals to a wide audience, including history enthusiasts, literature scholars, comparative literature experts, colonial and postcolonial studies scholars, modern Asian studies scholars, South Asia specialists, and those interested in memory and trauma studies. By exploring the complexities of Partition through a wide range of perspectives and narratives, this book provides a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone seeking to comprehend the enduring legacy of this historical event.

Weight: 630g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032244150