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Defining A Nation: India On The Eve Of Independence, 1945 (Reacting To The Past),Used
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Part Of The Reacting To The Past Series, Defining A Nation Plunges Students Into Indias Struggle For Sovereignty And Identity. Defining A Nation Is Set At Simla, In The Foothills Of The Himalayas, Where The British Viceroy Has Invited Leaders Of Various Religious And Political Constituencies To Work Out The Future Of Britains Largest Colony. Will The British Transfer Power To The Indian National Congress, Which Claims To Speak For All Indians? Or Will A Separate Muslim Statepakistanbe Carved Out Of India To Be Ruled By Muslims, As The Muslim League Proposes? And What Will Happen To The Vulnerable Minoritiessuch As The Sikhs And Untouchablesor The Hundreds Of Princely States? As British Authority Wanes, Tensions Among Hindus, Muslims, And Sikhs Smolder And Increasingly Flare Into Violent Riots That Threaten To Ignite All India. Towering Above It All Is The Frail But Formidable Figure Of Gandhi, Whom Some Revere As An Apostle Of Nonviolence And Others Regard As A Conniving Hindu Politician. Students Struggle To Reconcile Religious Identity With Nation Buildingperhaps The Most Intractable And Important Issue Of The Modern World. Texts Include The Literature Of Hindu Revival (Chatterjee, Tagore, And Tilak); The Koran And The Literature Of Islamic Nationalism (Iqbal); And The Writings Of Ambedkar, Nehru, Jinnah, And Gandhi.Reacting To The Past Is A Series Of Historical Roleplaying Games That Explore Important Ideas By Recreating The Contexts That Shaped Them. Students Are Assigned Roles, Informed By Classic Texts, Set In Particular Moments Of Intellectual And Social Ferment.An Awardwinning Activelearning Pedagogy, Reacting To The Past Improves Speaking, Writing, And Leadership Skills, Promotes Engagement With Classic Texts And History, And Builds Learning Communities. Reacting Can Be Used Across The Curriculum, From The Firstyear General Education Class To Capstone Experiences. A Reacting Game Can Also Function As The Discussion Component Of Lecture Classes, Or It Can Be Enlisted For Intersession Courses, Honors Programs, And Other Specialized Curricular Purposes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Defining a Nation: India on the Eve of Independence, 1945'? A: The main theme explores India's struggle for sovereignty and identity during the pivotal moment before gaining independence, focusing on the political tensions among various groups, including Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Ainslie T. Embree.
- Q: What type of learning approach does this book utilize? A: It utilizes an active-learning pedagogy through historical role-playing games, which engage students in the historical context of India's independence.
- Q: What is the format and binding of the book? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: When was 'Defining a Nation' published? A: The book was published on July 1, 2016.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains 100 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for educational purposes? A: Yes, it is designed for educational purposes and can be used in various academic settings, from general education classes to specialized programs.
- Q: What subjects does this book cover? A: The book covers subjects related to Indian history, nationalism, and the political landscape leading to independence, including significant texts from Hindu and Islamic literature.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The item is listed in 'Good' condition.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is illustrated.