“bharucha rustom”

The Question of Faith examines the cultural resources underlying manifestations of ‘faith’ in the larger context of communalism and fundamentalism. Countering the economistic and political interpretation of these phenomena, the author focuses instead on the possibilities of resilience contained ... More

Blurring the narrative modes of fiction and history, this elegant study of Asia moves beyond the strictures of Area Studies to open formative questions around civilizational theory and the possibilities of cross-border cultural and human connectivity. New Book... More

An engrossing and vibrant critique of globalization, this book will appeal to those interested in cultural and performance studies gender and minority issues and the impact of globalizaion on the actual practice of culture today.Paperback,New Book... More

An epic-style narrative that celebrates the living traditions of the desert For over five decades, Komal Kothari has journeyed through Rajasthan exploring its rich cultural and musical traditions. Neither an old-fashioned seer nor a modern academician, he has developed an understanding of peopleâ... More

In this passionate and controversial work, director and critic Rustom Bharucha presents the first major anti-imperialist critique of intercultural theatre, and does so from a Third World perspective. Bharucha questions the assumptions underlying the theatrical visions of some of the twentieth centu... More

Is equitable global cultural exchange possible? Who determines this exchange and at whose expense? Can community and place survive the anonymity of the market and the patriarchy of the state? How can global practice provoke new modes of resistance in an age of globalization? The Politics of Cultural... More

This book offers a critical view of the political theatre in Bengal - one of the most dynamic and active theaters in contemporary India. Condition good. Used Book... More

Internationally renowned author and activist Bharucha here analyzes a wide range of cultural pursuits and activities, from film to street theatre, from painting to literature, all of which can be seen as attempts to counter the threats of communalism and globalization. Drawing on thestom anti-fascis... More