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India Waits,Used
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Jan Myrdal, the son of Nobel Laureates Gunnar and Alva Myrdal, has become widely regarded as Sweden's most important writer and intellectual, with a national importance possible only in a country like Sweden. When he had a heart attack a few years ago, the largest daily newspaper, a sensational tabloid, Expressen, had its front page completely filled with a headline about it. On his 60th birthday cabinet ministers, labor leaders, religious leaders as well as writers and artists came to his door with gifts (he lives two hours from Stockholm).In this country, he is known mainly for his writing about China (Harrison Salisbury called Report from a Chinese Village a social classic) and Confessions of a Disloyal European, which the NY Times Book Review chose as "one of ten books of particular excellence and significance in 1968" in its Christmas book issue. But in Sweden he is the author of over 60 volumes of political commentary, art and literary criticism, history, novels, autobiography, poetry and plays, and has also curated exhibitions and regularly does documentaries for Swedish TV (recently a 13 part series on the history of political and social caricature, also printed as a coffee table book). Most recent volumes in Sweden are his collected art criticism and a huge art book "Five Years of Freedom," on a period in the 1830s when there was press freedom in France. Myrdal also curated an exhibition on the subject and was recently awarded the coveted honor, Chevalier des arts et des lettres, by the French government.Coming to terms with the third world has been a continuing concern of Jan Myrdal's books since the publication of Report from a Chinese Village, which Harrison Salisbury has called "a social classic."India Waits is an impassioned view of today's Indiaits complex origins and future prospects. It was written over a period of twenty years in which the author returned many times to the same places, the same people and the same questions.Myrdal visits the poorest villages and the largest cities, stays in a peasant guerilla camp and visits a model capitalist town. His talks with peasants and politicians, revolutionaries and capitalists show an India which will be strange and often shocking to readers accustomed to viewing India through British eyes.Myrdal confronts Western distortions of Indian culture and history; as he traces them back to the first encounters of East and West, both are revealed in the process. Here the people of India are encountered with an excitement of discovery made possible only by the greatest respect.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'India Waits' about? A: 'India Waits' is an insightful exploration of contemporary India, written by Jan Myrdal over a span of twenty years. It examines India's socio-political landscape, its cultural complexities, and the author's interactions with various communities, including peasants and politicians.
- Q: Who is the author of 'India Waits'? A: The author of 'India Waits' is Jan Myrdal, a prominent Swedish writer and intellectual known for his extensive work in political commentary and literature.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'India Waits' is listed as a used book in good condition, which means it should show some signs of wear but is still suitable for reading.
- Q: How many pages does 'India Waits' have? A: 'India Waits' contains a total of 398 pages, making it a comprehensive read on the subject of modern India.
- Q: What type of binding does 'India Waits' have? A: 'India Waits' is available in paperback binding, which is generally lighter and more flexible compared to hardcover books.
- Q: When was 'India Waits' published? A: 'India Waits' was published on January 1, 1986, and reflects the socio-political context of India during that time.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in 'India Waits'? A: 'India Waits' explores themes such as cultural identity, social injustice, and the contrasts between urban and rural experiences in India.
- Q: Is 'India Waits' suitable for academic study? A: 'India Waits' can be a valuable resource for academic study, particularly in sociology, political science, and cultural studies, due to its in-depth analysis of India's complexities.
- Q: Does 'India Waits' include illustrations or photographs? A: 'India Waits' does not specifically mention the inclusion of illustrations or photographs, focusing instead on textual analysis and narrative.
- Q: Can 'India Waits' be read as a standalone book? A: 'India Waits' can be read as a standalone book, offering insights into India without requiring prior knowledge of Myrdal's other works.