David Dean Shulman è considerato una delle massime autorità mondiali sulle lingue dell'India. La sua vasta ricerca abbraccia la storia della religione nell'India meridionale, la poetica indiana, l'Islam tamil, la linguistica dravidica e la musica carnatic. Oltre ai suoi studi accademici, è anche un poeta pubblicato, un critico letterario e un antropologo culturale con un profondo impegno nell'attivismo per la pace. Le sue opere prolifiche esplorano il vasto spettro della storia culturale dell'India meridionale, approfondendo tutto, dai miti dei templi a profondi saggi letterari.
From the late fifteenth to the eighteenth centuries, the imagination came to be recognized in South Indian culture as the defining feature of human beings. Shulman elucidates the distinctiveness of South Indian theories of the imagination and shows how they differ radically from Western notions of reality and models of the mind.
From one of the leading figures in the Israeli peace movement comes a very personal handbook to keeping the fight going. When you're in a struggle that you lose day after day, but that you know has to be waged, how do you keep going? The lessons are drawn from Israel, but they're applicable for activists universally.
In the decades since its original publication in 1992, Symbols of Substance remains an indispensable reference for the study not only of South India but of early modern state formation in South Asia.
The first book in the NEEM Series, edited by David Shulman, explores the diverse expressive modes in early-modern South India. It delves into the intricate interplay of culture, art, and society during this period, highlighting how various forms of expression shaped and reflected the region's historical context. The collection aims to provide insights into the unique cultural landscape of South India, emphasizing its significance in the broader narrative of expressive traditions.
Focusing on the lives of Palestinians in the occupied territories, the book combines photographs and narratives to highlight their struggles against displacement and oppression. It addresses critical issues like house demolitions and conflicts with settlers while showcasing the resilience of the Palestinian people. The authors, seasoned activists, share their insights on the beauty of the landscape and the importance of community bonds amidst adversity. Their collaborative journey reflects a deep commitment to peace and human rights, providing a nuanced historical context to the current situation in Palestine.
Spoken by eighty million people, Tamil is one of the great world languages, and one of the few ancient languages that survives as a mother tongue. David Shulman presents a comprehensive cultural history of Tamil, emphasizing how its speakers and poets have understood the unique features of their language over its long history.