Perceptions of Empire

Edinburgh’s Engagement with India
1. Auflage 2027
ISBN: 978-1-041-45652-0
Verlag: Taylor & Francis

Buch, Englisch, 308 Seiten, Format (B × H): 138 mm x 216 mm

This book explores Edinburgh's deep historical connections with India and South Asia, spanning the 18th to 20th centuries. Through the lives of key figures such as William Robertson, Maria Dundas, and Alexander Duff, it examines themes of colonialism, cultural exchange, missionary work, and the South Asian diaspora. The manuscript also delves into the impact of student politics, racism, and the contributions of South Asians in Edinburgh during the 1960s–80s, and:

- Explores Edinburgh's historical connections with India and South Asia.

- Examines colonialism, cultural exchange, and diaspora.

- Highlights contributions of South Asians in Edinburgh during the 1960s–80s.

- Discusses key figures such as William Robertson and Alexander Duff.

- Provides insights into missionary work and student politics.

This title has been co-published with Social Science Press. T&F does not sell or distribute the print editions in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri lanka.

Zielgruppe

Academic, General, Postgraduate, and Undergraduate Advanced

Autoren/Hrsg.

Jeffery, Roger

Voigt, Friederike

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Ethnologie | Volkskunde Volkskunde Indigene Völker
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziologie Allgemein
• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Geschichtliche Themen Mentalitäts- und Sozialgeschichte
• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Weltgeschichte & Geschichte einzelner Länder und Gebietsräume Weltgeschichte
• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Weltgeschichte & Geschichte einzelner Länder und Gebietsräume Europäische Geschichte

Inhaltsverzeichnis

- Edinburgh’s Indian heritage (by Roger Jeffery)

- William Robertson: A ‘moderate’ view of India

- John Borthwick Gilchrist: Advice to Hindustani language students

- Maria Dundas’ residence in India

- James Mill: Hindus, ‘the most enslaved portion of the human race’

- Margaret Tytler: Skilled work and the division of labour in Bihar (by Friederike Voigt)

- George Paterson: Edinburgh, phrenology and the Hindus

- Sir Walter Scott and India

- Margaret Bayne Wilson: Missionary letters from India

- Alexander Duff: Mission and mutiny

- John Heiton: Edinburgh’s caste of India-returned, 1859

- William Wilson Hunter and England’s Work in India

- Prafulla Chandra Ray: Nationalist chemist

- William Burn Murdoch: Sketching in India, 1905–06

- Student politics and racism in Edinburgh, 1900–30

- Victor Kiernan: A Marxist historian in Edinburgh

- South Asians in Edinburgh, 1960s–80s

- Afterword

- References

- Index

Über Autor(innen)

Roger Jeffery is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. He specializes in South Asian studies, with a focus on health, education, and social change in India. Professor Jeffery has conducted extensive fieldwork in India and has published widely on topics such as caste, gender, and development. His work bridges sociology and anthropology, offering nuanced insights into the complexities of Indian society. He has contributed to numerous edited volumes and journals, establishing himself as a leading scholar in the field of South Asian studies.

Friederike Voigt is Curator of South Asian and Himalayan collections at National Museums Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland. She holds expertise in material culture, colonial history, and the cultural heritage of South Asia. Her research focuses on the intersection of art, history, and anthropology, particularly in the context of colonial encounters and their legacies. Friederike has curated several exhibitions and contributed to academic publications that explore the rich cultural heritage of South Asia and its global connections.