{"title":"Salil Tripathi","description":"\u003cp\u003eSalil Tripathi's works delve into the complex intersections of religion, society, and identity, offering thoughtful perspectives that challenge prevailing narratives. His writing is marked by a keen examination of contemporary issues within religious and spiritual contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect insightful analysis and evocative storytelling that illuminate the tensions and hopes within faith communities, encouraging a deeper understanding of cultural and political dynamics in the modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"offence-the-hindu-case-by-salil-tripathi-9781906497385","title":"Offence: The Hindu Case","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo many outside India, Hinduism is envisioned as the foundation of an ideal, all-embracing society. Yet this is far from the truth. Though historically the practice of Hinduism does promote the idea of an inclusive and tolerant way of life, in the past decade Hindu extremists have captured the religion and perverted it to their own ideological ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Hindu Case\u003c\/i\u003e, Indian journalist Salil Tripathi meticulously documents how Hindu fundamentalists have succeeded in censoring and banning many cultural works, tampered with university teaching, and prevented academics from continuing in their jobs. In addition, Tripathi shows that these extremists are in the process of rewriting the ancient Hindu scriptures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis title in the Manifestos for the 21st Century Series, published in collaboration with the \u003ci\u003eIndex on Censorship\u003c\/i\u003e, the only international magazine dedicated to promoting and protecting free expression, focuses on the rights, tolerance, censorship, and dissent within India’s complex society. It is an essential read for those interested in the struggle between religious fundamentalism and free expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471315845356,"sku":"9781906497385","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781906497385-offence-the-hindu-case.jpg?v=1775238647"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/salil-tripathi.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}