Politics of Jugaad: The Coalition Handbook
Politics of Jugaad examines the history of coalition governments to project the possibilities of one, as the countdown to the 2019 Lok Sabha election begins. It asks whether coalitions are an inevitability we have to live with, especially since coalitions have been unstable, and whether they also hold out the promise of greater democratization in a nation as diverse as ours. It analyses the possibilities of the formation of coalitions in various states and their chances of success and failure, leading up to the question: Can a few regional parties potentially tip the scales and defeat the Modi-led BJP? In this most authoritative volume, Saba Naqvi strikes the perfect balance between precise argument and fresh prose, minutely discussing what could be the direction, politics and policy of India’s next coalition government. It is essential reading for anyone interested in the nature of transformation in Indian political parties and their role in contemporary times.
Portraits of Hindutva: From Harappa to Ayodhya
In Portraits of Hindutva: From Harappa to Ayodhya, the author traces the growth of what has today become a deeply polarizing issue. He recounts events which shaped the phenomenon and personalities that were its torchbearers and explores the evolution of Hindutva from religious to spiritual to political, spanning a period beginning from the Indus-Saraswati civilization and rounding it off with the demolition of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya.
POST-THEORY: New Directions in Criticism
Edited by Martin McQuillan, Graeme Macdonald, Robin Purves and Stephen Thomson
Post-Theory brings together some of the most prominent figures and rising stars in the field of Critical Theory. Essays consider such issues as: the current state of Critical Theory; the type of work Theory has made possible; and the future of theory. Opening with a Preface by Ernesto Laclau, the book closes with a ‘Post-Word’ from Helene Cixous. This volume of new work features examples of new theoretical possibilities. Contributors include: Catherine Belsey, Geoffrey Bennington, Hélène Cixous, Patricia Duncker, Antony Easthope, Charles Forsdick, Alex Houen, Lorna Hutson, Ernesto Laclau, Jeremy Lane, Julian Murphet, Christopher Norris, Nicholas Royle, Robert Smith and Eric Woehrling. Key Features • Ground-breaking collection of opinion-changing work • Timely and topical intervention into Critical Theory • Wide range of approaches and examples of theoretical possibilities • Contributors include huge names in the field, such as Catherine Besley, Geoffrey Bennington, Hélène Cixous, Patricia Duncker, Lorna Hutson, Ernesto Laclau, Julian Murphet, Christopher Norris, Nicholas Royle, Robert Smith and Eric Woehrling
POSTMODERN PERSPECTIVES ON INDIAN SOCIETY
The idea that our society is no longer governed by history or progress is proposed by postmodernity. Postmodern society is highly pluralistic, differentiated and diverse. It rejects all grand narratives such as Marxism, Gandhism and rationalism, which are propagated as universalistic explanations of society.
Postmodernity meets the challenges given by modernity. It is in the west, particularly the United States, that modernity has turned the society into a risk society. In India, modernity’s benefits are cornered by high caste Hindus, elites, political leaders and higher classes. The subalterns, the marginals and the disadvantaged masses have been left high and dry. It is the modernity which has created religious, academic and market fundamentalism and an age of dark dogma. Ethnicities have become part of damage done to the Indian society by modernity.
POSTMODERNISM OR THE CULTURAL LOGIC OF LATE CAPITALISM
Fredric Jameson’s most wide-ranging work seeks to crystalize a definition of “postmodernism.” Jameson’s inquiry looks at the postmodern across a wide landscape, from “high” art to “low” from market ideology to architecture, from painting to “punk” film, from video art to literature.
POSTMODERNITY AND ITS DISCONTENTS
When Freud wrote his classic Civilization and its Discontents, he was concerned with repression. Modern civilization depends upon the constraint of impulse, the limiting of self expression. Today, in the time of postmodernity, Bauman argues, Freud’s analysis no longer holds good, if it ever did. The regulation of desire turns from an irritating necessity into an assault against individual freedom. In the postmodern era, the liberty of the individual is the overriding value, the criterion in terms of which all social rules and regulations are assessed. Postmodernity is governed by the ‘will to happiness’: the result, however, is a sacrificing of security.
Power of Prayer
This book presents biblical and pastoral reflections on Prayer in six short chapters. It opens with the prayer
experience of Jesus and ends with personal testimonies of individual believers. Thus this book portrays that our prayer experience today is an imitation of our Divine Master, Jesus Christ. In between these two dimensions, the author presents very rich history and solid biblical and pastoral reflections on the prayer experience of various personalities in the Bible and in the Christian Tradition.
Powerful Sermons for Special Occasions
This is a rare book. Many preachers preach on special occasions but never attempt to put it in writing. I appreciate and thank Dr. David Mende for his great efforts in bringing out this book. In this collection, he brought out practical lessons for the followers of the Lord Jesus Christ.
PRACTICE OF INTERRELIGIOUS DIALOGUE
In many of the meetings and conferences on the Church and her Mission in Asia, a discussion on the Church’s relationship with other religions will surface and, finally, the need for education and training in Interreligious dialogue at all levels will emerge strongly. Given today’s Indian context of religious fundamentalism and communal violence, dialogue is indispensable. The different religious communities in India are aware of the significance of joining hands with one another in promoting social well-being, peace and harmony of the whole environment. This book is just an introduction to the Ministry of Dialogue, and not a theological treatise on theology of religions and interreligious dialogue. But a basic Christian theological vision is given to philosophy and theology students in approaching other religions through official Church (and the Jesuit) documents. Hope they would suffice.
PRACTICE OF SOCIAL RESEARCH: Social Work Perspective (Second Edition)
Since the publication of first edition of this book, social research in general and social work research in particular, have
Prayer of Jabez and Moses
Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892) was born in Kelvedon, Essex, England, June 19, 1834. Because his father and grandfather were pastors,
Preaching the Gospel in a Media Saturated World
When we look at the reality of our life and existence, we are faced with layers and layers of challenges both from within and outside. It begins with our own personal battles at home within the family circles. We also face many hardships and problems in the larger society, the Church, State, nation and beyond. Our faith is continually shaken by various forces which make it very difficult for us to make a stand in certain situations, hesitant and indecisive about what to do and how to face the situation and so on in our lives.
PREPARATION FOR MARRIAGE – Discover Godly Wisdom For A Great Marriage
Preparation for Marriage offers invaluable, preventive and remedial help to all who are contemplating to get married, and those struggling in their marriage no matter how long. This book deals with matters such as Approach to Christian marriage, How to handle family finances, Conflict and conflict resolution, What the Bible talks about sex, Balancing career and home and Graces to develop in marriage.
PSYCHOLOGY AND CONSECRATED LIFE PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL INTEGRATION FOR RELIGIOUS & PRIESTS
The psychological test proposed is intended to discover the present status of the person in this process. One might use the book for a personal discovery and for an inner journey of transformation or in his or her vocational journey with the accompaniment of a formator or counsellor. It could be a handy resource for the formators who give classes and accompaniment for the formees at any stage of formation.
Reformed Dogmatics: Volume Three Christology
Like books, people can become ‘classics.’ Great in their day, but richer and more fulfilling with time. Not yet a classic, Vos’s never-before-published Reformed Dogmatics is more like a lost Shakespeare play recently discovered. –Michael Horton
Until recently, Reformed Dogmatics was only available in its original Dutch. But now you too can access Geerhardus Vos’ monumental work of systematic theology. This brand-new English translation was edited by biblical theologian and Vos expert, Richard B. Gaffin, Jr.
Releasing the Angel: Saluting All Who Teach
All teachers are springtime workers in trusting that the seeds they sow in their students will produce one day people who make a difference in the wider community. Releasing the Angel issues from a similar act of faith that it will prove to be a book that teachers and other might leave open on their tables and from which they might gleam some occasional inspiration. Schools abound in Angels and not all of them are women nor are they all teachers! The school custodian, the nurse, the cafeteria director, the front desk receptionist, the school secretary—these are just a few of those people in our school communities whose angelic quality connects us to God in the ordinary and everyday.
RELEVANCE OF AMBEDKARISM IN INDIA (Second Edition)
Edited by K S Chalam
Ambedkarism as an ideology of the oppressed in India, particularly with reference to Bahujan masses, has emerged as a dominant discourse. It was during the centenary year 1991 that academics and activists discussed the contributions of B.R. Ambedkar in detail and realised the potential of a liberation thought. The book being an outcome of a national seminar for the first time twenty-five years ago, established theoretical foundations of building Ambedkarism as a philosophy. There are four sections containing 26 papers. Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer, A.M. Rajasekhariah, Sharad Patil, S.G. Kulkarni, S.K. Sarkar, K.N. Kadam and others; along with K.S. Chalam deliberated at the seminar around the theme of the book. This edition of the book contains new material that recorded the immensity and exuberance of Ambedkarism during the last twenty-five years since the first edition appeared.
RELICS FROM THE CRUCIFIXION: Where They and Went and How They Got There
All relics from Christ’s crucifixion have a fascinating story, all of which are told here in this 1910 work by the enterprising Catholic investigator Charles Wall. You’ll also discover in these pages: a) the miracle that revealed to St. Helena which of the three discovered crosses was that of Jesus, b) a history of the fortunes the Crown of Thorns gave to those who held them, and a list of towns where thorns are found, c) relics of Jesus’ actual blood from the Crucifixion: and why it makes sense that some still exists, d) the veil of Veronica, Christ’s seamless robe, and much more.
Psalm 1-72– A Pastoral and Contextual Commentary (Asia Bible Commentary)
The Asia Bible Commentary series empowers Christian believers in Asia to read the Bible from within their respective contexts. Holistic in its approach to the text, each exposition of the biblical books combines exegesis and application. The ultimate goal is to strengthen the Body of Christ in Asia by providing pastoral and contextual exposition of every book of the Bible.
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