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The Good Parsi: The Fate Of A Colonial Elite In A Postcolonial Society
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During The Raj, One Group Stands Out As Having Prospered And Thrived Because Of British Rule: The Parsis. Driven Out Of Persia Into India A Thousand Years Ago, The Zoroastrian People Adopted The Manners, Dress, And Aspirations Of Their British Colonizers, And Their Anglophilic Activities Ranged From Cricket To Oxford To Tea. The British Were Fulsome In Their Praise Of The Parsis And Rewarded Them With Highlevel Financial, Mercantile, And Bureaucratic Posts. The Parsis Dominated Bombay For More Than A Century. But Indian Independence Ushered In Their Decline. Tanya Luhrmann Vividly Portrays A Crisis Of Confidence, Of Selfcriticism, And Perpetual Agonizing.This Story Highlights The Dilemmas And Paradoxes Of All Who Danced The Colonial Tango. Luhrmann'S Analysis Brings Startling Insights Into A Whole Range Of Communal And Individual Identity Crises And What Could Be Called Identity Politics Of This Century. In A Candid Last Chapter The Author Confronts Another Elite In Crisis: An Anthropology In Flux, Uncertain Of Its Own Authority And Its Relation To The Colonizers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Good Parsi'? A: 'The Good Parsi' explores the impact of British colonialism on the Parsi community in India, highlighting their rise during the Raj and subsequent decline post-independence.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Good Parsi' is Tanya Luhrmann, an anthropologist known for her insightful analyses of cultural identity.
- Q: What type of book is 'The Good Parsi'? A: 'The Good Parsi' is a paperback book, categorized as a used book in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Good Parsi' have? A: 'The Good Parsi' contains 336 pages, offering an in-depth exploration of its themes.
- Q: When was 'The Good Parsi' published? A: 'The Good Parsi' was published on August 1, 1996.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'The Good Parsi' is listed as a new book, ensuring that it is in excellent condition for readers.
- Q: What insights does Tanya Luhrmann provide in this book? A: Tanya Luhrmann provides insights into the identity crises faced by the Parsi community, examining broader themes of communal and individual identity in a postcolonial context.
- Q: Is 'The Good Parsi' suitable for those interested in anthropology? A: Yes, 'The Good Parsi' is suitable for readers interested in anthropology, as it delves into cultural identity and the relationship between colonizers and the colonized.
- Q: What kind of readers would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in history, colonial studies, and cultural identity will find 'The Good Parsi' particularly enlightening and thought-provoking.
- Q: Does the book discuss the Parsi community's influence on Bombay? A: Yes, the book discusses the significant influence that the Parsi community had on Bombay during the colonial period and their subsequent decline after Indian independence.