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Mumbai Fables,New
Delivery time: 8-12 business days (International)
A Sweeping Cultural History Of Indias Largest Citya Place Of Spectacle And Ruin, Mumbai Exemplifies The Cosmopolitan Metropolis. It Is Not Just A Big City But Also A Soaring Vision Of Modern Urban Life. Millions From India And Beyond, Of Different Ethnicities, Languages, And Religions, Have Washed Up On Its Shores, Bringing With Them Their Desires And Ambitions. Mumbai Fables Explores The Mythic Inner Life Of This Legendary City As Seen By Its Inhabitants, Journalists, Planners, Writers, Artists, Filmmakers, And Political Activists. In This Remarkable Cultural History Of One Of The World'S Most Important Urban Centers, Gyan Prakash Unearths The Stories Behind Its Fabulous History, Viewing Mumbai Through Its Turning Points And Kaleidoscopic Ideas, Comic Book Heroes, And Famous Scandalsthe History Behind Mumbai'S Stories Of Opportunity And Oppression, Of Fabulous Wealth And Grinding Poverty, Of Cosmopolitan Desires And Nativist Energies.Starting From The Catastrophic Floods And Terrorist Attacks Of Recent Years, Prakash Reaches Back To The Sixteenthcentury Portuguese Conquest To Reveal The Stories Behind Mumbai'S Historic Journey. Examining Mumbai'S Role As A Symbol Of Opportunity And Reinvention, He Looks At Its Nineteenthcentury Development Under British Rule And Its Twentiethcentury Emergence As A Fabled City On The Sea. Different Layers Of Urban Experience Come To Light As He Recounts The Narratives Of The Nanavati Murder Trial And The Rise And Fall Of The Tabloid Blitz, And Mumbai'S Transformation From The Red City Of Trade Unions And Communists Into The Saffron City Of Hindu Nationalist Shiv Sena. Starryeyed Planners And Elite Visionaries, Cynical Leaders And Violent Politicians Of The Street, Land Sharks And Underworld Dons Jostle With Ordinary Citizens And Poor Immigrants As The City Copes With The Dashed Dreams Of Postcolonial Urban Life And Lurches Into The Seductions Of Globalization.Shedding Light On The City'S Past And Present, Mumbai Fables Offers An Unparalleled Look At This Extraordinary Metropolis.
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Shipping & Returns
Shipping
We ship your order within 2–3 business days for USA deliveries and 5–8 business days for international shipments. Once your package has been dispatched from our warehouse, you'll receive an email confirmation with a tracking number, allowing you to track the status of your delivery.
Returns
To facilitate a smooth return process, a Return Authorization (RA) Number is required for all returns. Returns without a valid RA number will be declined and may incur additional fees. You can request an RA number within 15 days of the original delivery date. For more details, please refer to our Return & Refund Policy page.
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This warranty strictly does not cover damages that arose from negligence, misuse, wear and tear, or not in accordance with product instructions (dropping the product, etc.).
Warranty
We provide a 2-year limited warranty, from the date of purchase for all our products.
If you believe you have received a defective product, or are experiencing any problems with your product, please contact us.
This warranty strictly does not cover damages that arose from negligence, misuse, wear and tear, or not in accordance with product instructions (dropping the product, etc.).
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