Language and Politics in India
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Author Description
Language and Politics in India focuses on the relationship between language (culture) and politics (power) at the social, political, historical, cultural, and ideological levels. It explains the conceptual and historical unfolding of this relationship between 1900 and 2000, and expands newer areas and frontiers of research and critical thinking by drawing attention to readings from different disciplines and perspectives. The essays have been thematically arranged to illustrate the rich diversity of issues and arguments. The plurality and methodological innovativeness is reflected in the selection of readings and their novel ways of interpreting the language question. The major highlights of this volume are India's linguistic diversity and its political predicament; linguistic states formation in independent India; Indian Constitution and the language question; linguistic minorities; and language and education.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the complex, evolving intersection of linguistic identity and political power within the Indian state throughout the twentieth century. Asha Sarangi, an expert in political science, compiles a multidisciplinary collection of essays that examine how language functions as both a cultural marker and a tool of governance. By analyzing the period between 1900 and 2000, the text provides a framework for understanding the tensions between linguistic diversity and the administrative requirements of a unified nation-state.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Historical analysis of the formation of linguistic states in post-independence India.
- Examination of the Indian Constitution regarding language policy and official status.
- Case studies on the status and rights of linguistic minorities.
- Exploration of the relationship between language, education, and social mobility.
- Interdisciplinary perspectives drawing from history, political science, and cultural studies.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars and students of South Asian studies frequently cite this volume as a foundational resource for understanding the structural challenges of India's linguistic landscape. The text is noted for its academic rigor and its ability to synthesize diverse disciplinary viewpoints into a coherent political analysis.
Page Count:
431
Publication Date:
2009-03-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0195697863
ISBN-13:
9780195697865
History
Politics
Sociology
India
Linguistics
Political Aspects
