| Empowering Visions: The Politics of Representation in Hindu Nationalism Contributor(s): Brosius, Christiane (Author) |
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ISBN: 1843311348 ISBN-13: 9781843311348 Publisher: Anthem Press OUR PRICE: $109.25 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2004 Annotation: Illustrated throughout with over 80 full colour images, Empowering Visions explores the role of images and mass media in Hindutva, the cultural-nationalist movement that moved to the forefront of politics in India in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The author investigates when, why and in what way the moving image, and videos in particular, came to play a central role in the process of self-representation and self-constitution of Hindu nationalist groups and organizations in the overlapping domains of politics, religion and economics. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Asia - India & South Asia - Religion | Hinduism - General - Social Science | Media Studies |
| Dewey: 791.430 |
| LCCN: 2005482252 |
| Series: Anthem South Asian Studies (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 6.2" W x 9.3" (1.85 lbs) 380 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian - Cultural Region - Indian - Religious Orientation - Hindu |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This new study looks at the crucial role played by audiovisual media in Hindu cultural nationalism. The application of new media technology in the context of the construction of 'Indianness' by Hindutva's main political wing, the Bharatiya Janata Party (Party of the Indian People, BJP), is a fascinating example of in-house indoctrination and emotive mobilization that demands critical attention. |