The Argumentative Indian - has anyone read this book?

Bigzero · Aug 2nd, 2005, 10:54

Nobel Prize-winning Economist Amartya Sen has released a book called "Argumentative Indian - Writings on Indian History, Culture and Identity".

Curious to know if anyone has read this or read about this.

From a review in Guardian:

"This is a book that needed to have been written. The perception of India in the West and, indeed, among Indians themselves has never been more amorphous as it is now. The Argumentative Indian will provide a new dimension and perspective to that perception. It would be no surprise if it were to become as defining and as influential a work as Edward Said's Orientalism."

Read more: http://books.guardian.co.uk/reviews/...519820,00.html

beach · Aug 3rd, 2005, 12:29

Looks like a fantastic book with a mix of India's heritage,culture, identity,.....

Two days back The Hindu carried a front page photo of the prime minister Singh releasing the book.

Yesterday there was this 'Hard Talk' interview with Sen in BBCWorld.

I'm impressed with what he has said

Some thing defenitely new. At least the mirror is placed in the right direction.

I'm ordering the book

Not waiting for the cheap paperback to be released or the pirated ones to surface. Now it's a bit expensive (@ Rs 585 with India Times online bookstore)

At least I should be arguing better after reading the The Argumentative Indian

My expectations about the book is high. Amartya Sen, add one more fan to your list

another news link to Indian Express

Bigzero · Aug 3rd, 2005, 12:45

thanks beach!

missed the BBC interview. I am off to the bookstore today

Hope it will be available. If it isnt, i'll order it online.

Rs. 585/- looks a little steep though

beach · Aug 3rd, 2005, 13:58

The Indian listed price is Rs650.

The Indiatimes online offer is for Rs585 (free shipping), if you are their book club member it's Rs488.

I always buys books from them (online), which is pretty cheaper than going to a shop and buy. So if the shop is quoting Rs650 or so, consider the online offer...

Title: The Argumentative Indian: Writings on Indian History, Culture and Identity
Author : Amartya Sen
ISBN : 0713996870
Pages : 432

Bigzero · Aug 3rd, 2005, 15:55

thanks for the tip beach, you are right.

Nick-H · Aug 3rd, 2005, 18:07

Quote:

The perception of India in the West and, indeed, among Indians themselves has never been more amorphous as it is now.

Should be in the thread about bad writing?

Alchemy · Aug 3rd, 2005, 21:15

Well, it sells for a cool £17.50 here in the UK, which is a 130% premium to the Indian price. (Maybe buying it in India and shipping it to Europe would be cheaper?)

beach · Aug 3rd, 2005, 21:27

Usualy the Indian edition comes with a 'Only for sale in India' notice printed on it with some other warning bla bla...(against selling it else where). may not be problem if it's a personal purchase. the stores many not sell officialy

beach · Aug 7th, 2005, 23:11

My book has arrived yesterday

So far so good.

I'm wondering how the hell they are able to sell at cheaper price in India. The book is not Indian edition. It's printed in UK. The pound price printed is 25. Next to that they've stuck a label which says Rs650. They are actually selling in india for Rs585.

(Tipoff all Sen fans: There is going tobe an interview with Sen at NDTV at 10 in the night on Monday (8 aug) )

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Aug 3rd, 2005, 12:29	#2
beach Lost in translation Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: India ! Posts: 2,234	Looks like a fantastic book with a mix of India's heritage,culture, identity,..... Two days back The Hindu carried a front page photo of the prime minister Singh releasing the book. Yesterday there was this 'Hard Talk' interview with Sen in BBCWorld. I'm impressed with what he has said Some thing defenitely new. At least the mirror is placed in the right direction. I'm ordering the book Not waiting for the cheap paperback to be released or the pirated ones to surface. Now it's a bit expensive (@ Rs 585 with India Times online bookstore) At least I should be arguing better after reading the The Argumentative Indian My expectations about the book is high. Amartya Sen, add one more fan to your list another news link to Indian Express

Aug 3rd, 2005, 12:45	#3
Bigzero back to my old ways Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,483	thanks beach! missed the BBC interview. I am off to the bookstore today Hope it will be available. If it isnt, i'll order it online. Rs. 585/- looks a little steep though

Aug 3rd, 2005, 13:58	#4
beach Lost in translation Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: India ! Posts: 2,234	The Indian listed price is Rs650. The Indiatimes online offer is for Rs585 (free shipping), if you are their book club member it's Rs488. I always buys books from them (online), which is pretty cheaper than going to a shop and buy. So if the shop is quoting Rs650 or so, consider the online offer... Title: The Argumentative Indian: Writings on Indian History, Culture and Identity Author : Amartya Sen ISBN : 0713996870 Pages : 432

Aug 3rd, 2005, 15:55	#5
Bigzero back to my old ways Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,483	thanks for the tip beach, you are right.

Aug 3rd, 2005, 21:15	#7
Alchemy Fair and Lovely Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Europe Posts: 160	Well, it sells for a cool £17.50 here in the UK, which is a 130% premium to the Indian price. (Maybe buying it in India and shipping it to Europe would be cheaper?)

Aug 3rd, 2005, 21:27	#8
beach Lost in translation Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: India ! Posts: 2,234	Usualy the Indian edition comes with a 'Only for sale in India' notice printed on it with some other warning bla bla...(against selling it else where). may not be problem if it's a personal purchase. the stores many not sell officialy

Aug 7th, 2005, 23:11	#9
beach Lost in translation Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: India ! Posts: 2,234	My book has arrived yesterday So far so good. I'm wondering how the hell they are able to sell at cheaper price in India. The book is not Indian edition. It's printed in UK. The pound price printed is 25. Next to that they've stuck a label which says Rs650. They are actually selling in india for Rs585. (Tipoff all Sen fans: There is going tobe an interview with Sen at NDTV at 10 in the night on Monday (8 aug) )

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