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Public Faces, Private Voices: Community and Individuality in South India,New
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Individuality is often viewed as an exclusively Western value. In nonWestern societies, collective identities seem to eclipse those of individuals. These generalities, however, have overlooked the importance of personal uniqueness, volition, and achievement in these cultures. As an anthropologist in Tamil Nadu, South India, Mattison Mines found private and public expressions of self in all sectors of society. Based on his twentyfive years of field research, Public Faces, Private Voices weaves together personal life stories, historical description, and theoretical analysis to define individuality in South Asia and to distinguish it from its Western counterpart.This engaging and controversial book will be of great interest to scholars and students working in anthropology, psychology, sociology, South Asian history, urban studies, and political science.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Public Faces, Private Voices'? A: The book explores the concept of individuality in South India, challenging the notion that individuality is solely a Western value by highlighting personal uniqueness within collective societies.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Public Faces, Private Voices'? A: The author is Mattison Mines, an anthropologist with extensive field research experience in Tamil Nadu, South India.
- Q: What kind of research did Mattison Mines conduct for this book? A: Mines conducted twenty-five years of field research in Tamil Nadu, focusing on the expressions of self in various sectors of society.
- Q: What academic fields will find this book useful? A: 'Public Faces, Private Voices' is valuable for scholars and students in anthropology, psychology, sociology, South Asian history, urban studies, and political science.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 245 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Public Faces, Private Voices'? A: The book was published on December 19, 1994.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Does the book provide personal life stories or theoretical analysis? A: Yes, the book weaves together personal life stories, historical descriptions, and theoretical analysis regarding individuality in South Asia.
- Q: Is 'Public Faces, Private Voices' suitable for casual readers? A: While the book is engaging, it is primarily aimed at an academic audience, making it most suitable for those studying the relevant fields.