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The Neighborhood of Gods: The Sacred and the Visible at the Margins of Mumbai (South Asia Across the Disciplines),Used
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There are many holy cities in India, but Mumbai is not usually considered one of them. More popular images of the city capture the worlds collective imaginationas a Bollywood fantasia or a slumland dystopia. Yet for many, if not most, people who live in the city, the neighborhood streets are indeed shared with local gods and guardian spirits. In The Neighborhood of Gods, William Elison examines the link between territory and divinity in Indias most selfconsciously modern city. In this densely settled environment, space is scarce, and anxiety about housing is pervasive. Consecrating spacefirst with impromptu displays and then, eventually, with fullblown temples and official recognitionis one way of staking a claim. But how can a marginalized community make its gods visible, and therefore powerful, in the eyes of others?The Neighborhood of Gods explores this question, bringing an ethnographic lens to a range of visual and spatial practices: from the shrine construction that encroaches on downtown streets, to the tribal art practices of an indigenous group facing displacement, to the work of image production at two Bollywood film studios. A pioneering ethnography, this book offers a creative intervention in debates on postcolonial citizenship, urban geography, and visuality in the religions of India.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the primary focus of 'The Neighborhood of Gods'? A: 'The Neighborhood of Gods' examines the relationship between territory and divinity in Mumbai, exploring how marginalized communities express their spirituality in a modern urban environment.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Neighborhood of Gods' is William Elison.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Neighborhood of Gods' contains 336 pages.
- Q: When was this book published? A: 'The Neighborhood of Gods' was published on December 10, 2018.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This book is available in its First Edition.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'The Neighborhood of Gods' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is there a specific target audience for this book? A: 'The Neighborhood of Gods' is suitable for readers interested in urban geography, postcolonial studies, and the visual culture of religions in India.
- Q: Does the book include visual content or illustrations? A: 'The Neighborhood of Gods' primarily focuses on ethnographic narratives and may not include extensive visual content, but it discusses visual and spatial practices in detail.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of citizenship, urban space, spirituality, and the visibility of marginalized communities within a modern city.
- Q: Can this book be useful for academic research? A: Yes, 'The Neighborhood of Gods' provides valuable insights and ethnographic analysis that can support research in anthropology, urban studies, and religious studies.