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LoC No.: 08030291
Title: India, Its Life and Thought
Note: Reading ease score: 57.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Juliet Sutherland, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
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Summary: "India, Its Life and Thought" by John P. Jones is a sociocultural examination written in the early 20th century. The work aims to illuminate the complexities of Indian life, culture, and the various belief systems that coexist within the subcontinent. The author, drawing upon his extensive experience in India, delves into the profound disconnect and misunderstanding between Westerners and the Indian populace, seeking to bridge this gap through understanding and shared knowledge. The opening of the book introduces a theme of unrest in India, challenging the traditional notion of the country as passive and immobile. Jones indicates that India is undergoing a significant awakening, spurred by various factors, including Western education, political movements, and the influence of historical events such as Japan's triumph over Russia. He highlights the discontent brewing among the educated classes in response to their subordinate status under British rule, exploring the racial tensions and ideological conflicts that are emerging amid this transition. Through this analysis, he sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the social and political realities of India at the time, suggesting that this unrest is both a symptom of larger global changes and an internal awakening toward self-determination. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Jones, John P. (John Peter), 1847-1916
EBook No.: 28117
Published: Feb 18, 2009
Downloads: 136
Language: English
Subject: Missions -- India
Subject: India -- Religion
Subject: India -- Civilization
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 08030291
Title: India, Its Life and Thought
Note: Reading ease score: 57.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Juliet Sutherland, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "India, Its Life and Thought" by John P. Jones is a sociocultural examination written in the early 20th century. The work aims to illuminate the complexities of Indian life, culture, and the various belief systems that coexist within the subcontinent. The author, drawing upon his extensive experience in India, delves into the profound disconnect and misunderstanding between Westerners and the Indian populace, seeking to bridge this gap through understanding and shared knowledge. The opening of the book introduces a theme of unrest in India, challenging the traditional notion of the country as passive and immobile. Jones indicates that India is undergoing a significant awakening, spurred by various factors, including Western education, political movements, and the influence of historical events such as Japan's triumph over Russia. He highlights the discontent brewing among the educated classes in response to their subordinate status under British rule, exploring the racial tensions and ideological conflicts that are emerging amid this transition. Through this analysis, he sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the social and political realities of India at the time, suggesting that this unrest is both a symptom of larger global changes and an internal awakening toward self-determination. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Jones, John P. (John Peter), 1847-1916
EBook No.: 28117
Published: Feb 18, 2009
Downloads: 136
Language: English
Subject: Missions -- India
Subject: India -- Religion
Subject: India -- Civilization
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.