{"title":"Aloka Parasher Sen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAloka Parasher Sen\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into history, blending meticulous research with a thoughtful examination of identity and memory. Their works invite readers to reflect on the complex layers of the past and how they shape contemporary understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect narratives that traverse cultural and historical landscapes with sensitivity and depth, making each book a compelling journey through the intersections of history and personal experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"looking-back-through-our-identities-by-aloka-parasher-sen-9781803094793","title":"Looking Back through Our Identities","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn accessible monograph that invites readers to rethink traditional historical boundaries in its exploration of myth and memory.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLooking Back through Our Identities\u003c\/em\u003e explores the intricate relationship between myth and history in shaping the identities of diverse Indian communities. Through a meticulous analysis of ancient texts and oral traditions, Aloka Parasher Sen examines how the past is interpreted and navigated by groups like the Chenchus, an indigenous people from southern and eastern India. Sen discusses the role of myth in providing alternative histories and challenging linear, elite-centric historical narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSen also addresses the significance of memory and visual representation in preserving history, advocating for a broader understanding that encompasses multiple perspectives and identities. \u003cem\u003eLooking Back through Our Identities\u003c\/em\u003e offers a comprehensive and inclusive view of India's cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471080734956,"sku":"9781803094793","price":22.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781803094793-looking-back-through-our-identities.jpg?v=1775233503"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/aloka-parasher-sen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}