Imagining Kashmir: emplotment and colonialism
Imagining Kashmir: emplotment and colonialism
"During the partition of the Indian subcontinent in 1947, Kashmir Valley--an intricate mix of regional, ethnic, linguistic, religious, and caste communities--became a hotly disputed territory. With portions of the region divided among India, Pakistan, and the People's Republic o…
"Kashmir is arguably one of the most contentious and complex issues in South Asia today. It has persisted for more than 50 years despite wars, summits and declarations, and seems to be as intractable as ever." "This important book sheds fresh light on the genesis of the problem …
Regional Diversities and the Conflict -- Caste, Everyday Life and Conflict Politics -- Border Realities: Contesting Hegemonic Paradigms of Nationalism and Conflict -- Contesting the Homogenised Discourse of Religious Identities. "Rethinking Conflict at the Margins departs from …