{"title":"Divya Cherian","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the insightful works of Divya Cherian, a distinguished author known for her compelling exploration of historical and cultural themes. Her engaging narratives delve deep into complex social structures and their impacts across time, offering readers a unique blend of history, politics, and social science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eMerchants of Virtue\u003c\/em\u003e, provides a thought-provoking examination of the intersections between commerce, ethics, and societal values. This book, along with others in her collection, is perfect for readers interested in Science \u0026amp; Nature, as it offers a rich understanding of how historical contexts shape modern challenges and ethical considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUtilising meticulous research and a clear, accessible writing style, Divya Cherian invites you to embark on a journey through fascinating landscapes of thought and discovery. Whether you're a history enthusiast or a casual reader keen on understanding the intricate ties between culture and nature, Cherian's works promise an enriching reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"merchants-of-virtue-by-divya-cherian-9780520390058","title":"Merchants of Virtue","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA free ebook version of this title is available through Luminos, University of California Press’s Open Access publishing programme. Visit \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.luminosoa.org\"\u003ewww.luminosoa.org\u003c\/a\u003e to learn more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWinner of the 2022 Joseph W. Elder Prize in the Indian Social Sciences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMerchants of Virtue\u003c\/em\u003e explores the question of what it meant to be Hindu in precolonial South Asia. Divya Cherian presents a fine-grained study of everyday life and local politics in the kingdom of Marwar in eighteenth-century western India to uncover how merchants enforced their caste ideals of vegetarianism and bodily austerity as universal markers of Hindu identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing legal strategies and alliances with elites, these merchants successfully remade the category of \"Hindu,\" setting it in contrast to \"Untouchable\" in a process that reconfigured Hinduism in caste terms. In a history pertinent to understanding India today, Cherian establishes the centrality of caste to the early-modern Hindu self and to its imagination of inadmissible others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854672056556,"sku":"9780520390058","price":66.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/c53cfb592d501fad489cb7c8fe8cceb7.jpg?v=1759266565"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/divya-cherian.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}