Tracks of Change
railways and everyday life in colonial india
$235.59
- Hardcover
324 pages
- Release Date
12 May 2016
Summary
Tracks of Change: Railways and Everyday Life in Colonial India
From the mid-nineteenth century, railways became central to the lives of many Indians. Millions experienced the hardships of third-class travel, while railways also fostered public interactions, prompting colonial society to grapple with issues of exclusion, difference, and community.
The impact extended beyond passengers. Railway tracks altered landscapes, train schedules introduced new timeframes, and concerns …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781107084216 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1107084210 |
| Author: | Ritika Prasad |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Imprint: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 324 |
| Release Date: | 12 May 2016 |
| Weight: | 500g |
| Dimensions: | 238mm x 160mm x 25mm |
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‘As a volume, Tracks of Change adds rich and nuanced layers to our current understanding of the impact of colonial Indian railways on the everyday lives of Indians.’ Aparajita Mukhopadhyay, Reviews in History
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