{"product_id":"the-gujaratis-a-portrait-of-a-community-by-salil-tripathi-hardcover-rare-books","title":"The Gujaratis: A Portrait of a Community by Salil Tripathi [Hardcover] [rare books]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"118\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"118\"\u003eBook Summary: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"312\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"42\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe Gujaratis: A Portrait of a Community\u003c\/em\u003e is a comprehensive exploration of the Gujarati people, both within India and across the globe.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eSpanning over 700 pages and divided into twelve parts with eighty-seven chapters, the book delves into various facets of Gujarati identity, culture, history, and contemporary issues.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eDrawing from extensive research, including interviews with 213 individuals and readings of over 100 books, Salil Tripathi offers a nuanced portrayal of the community.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"329\"\u003eKey Themes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"478\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"478\"\u003eIdentity and 'Asmita': \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eTripathi examines the concept of 'asmita'—a sense of self or pride—and how it shapes the Gujarati identity.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"636\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"636\"\u003eDiversity Within the Community: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe book highlights the internal diversity among Gujaratis, encompassing various castes, religions, and regional backgrounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"797\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"797\"\u003eHistorical and Cultural Evolution: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eTripathi traces the historical roots of the community, from ancient times to the present, and discusses cultural practices, literature, and cuisine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"940\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"940\"\u003eGlobal Diaspora: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe book explores the Gujarati diaspora, focusing on their migration patterns, economic ventures, and cultural assimilation in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, and East Africa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003eControversial Issues: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIn the final chapters, Tripathi addresses sensitive topics such as communal violence, particularly the 2002 Gujarat riots, and the community's role in these events.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThrough a blend of personal anecdotes, scholarly research, and critical analysis, Tripathi presents a multifaceted view of the Gujaratis, challenging stereotypes and offering insights into their complexities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003eAbout the Author: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eSalil Tripathi is an Indian author and journalist, born in Mumbai.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHe is a contributing editor at \u003cem data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"37\"\u003eMint\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"55\"\u003eThe Caravan\u003c\/em\u003e and has written for several international publications, including \u003cem data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"147\"\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"169\"\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"189\"\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eTripathi has authored multiple works of non-fiction, including \u003cem data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"140\"\u003eThe Colonel Who Would Not Repent: The Bangladesh War and its Unquiet Legacy\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHe holds an MBA from the Amos Tuck School of Business Administration at Dartmouth College.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIn addition to his writing, Tripathi has been involved in human rights advocacy and served as the Chair of PEN International's Writers in Prison Committee.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1566\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"15\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe Gujaratis\u003c\/em\u003e reflects Tripathi's deep engagement with his heritage and his commitment to exploring the complexities of identity and community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best Of Used 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