Performing Arts and Culture

Title: Performing Arts and Culture
Editors: Pukhrambam Lilabati Devi
ISBN: 978-81-952743-9-0
Language: English
First Edition: 2021
Binding: Hard Cover
Price: 

Unlocking Locks Under Lockdowns

Title: Unlocking Locks Under Lockdowns
Editor: Raheijuddin Sheikh 
ISBN: 978-81-952743-7-6
Category: Coffee Table Book
Binding: Hard Cover
First Edition: 2021 

The Kaleidoscope of Literature

Title: The Kaleidoscope of Literature
Author: Dr. Dhanamanjuri Lourembam

ISBN: 978-81-952743-2-1

Category: Literature
Binding: Hard Cover
First Edition: 2021

Contents

1. The Role of Women in Conflict Management in the State of Manipur
2. Literature and Its Growth
3. The Mahabharata; Its Mystical Visions of Dharmayudha
4. Meitei’s World View: Beyond Its Traditional Reading
5. The Theme of Loneliness in of Mice And Men
6. Mother
7. Money
8. Who Are You To Me
9. Staring At Each Other
10. At The Foot of The Pipal
11. Cable of Love
12. For A Spring Season
13. The Orange at The Season’s End
14. The New Lesson
15. Celebration of The Heart’s New Year
16. Sepoy
17. Your Arrow on Hook
18. Racial Hygiene: The Corruption of Intellectual and Liberal Values
19. Interrelation Between Culture and Advertising Art
20. The Growth of English Drama
21. The Legendary Meitei Epic Poem: Love Saga of Khamba and Thoibi
22. Khamba And Thoibi and Its Meitei’s World View: Beyond its Traditional Reading
23. The Role of Women in The Development of Science and Technology in Manipur Context
24. Things Fall Apart: The Act of Atonement with The Past
25. The Treatment of Life By Jane Austen with A Comic Vision
26. Through The Lenses of Gender: Dismantling The Academic Walls
27. Women’s Consciousness: Engaging with Their Own Otherness
28. Translation and Culture: A Constructive Interdependence
29. The Roadmap of Bridging The Gender Gap in Higher Education
30. The Roadmap of Bridging The Gender Gap in Higher Education

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. Dhanamanjuri Lourembam is an Assistant Professor of English at D.M. College of Arts, Imphal. She passed out her M.A. in English from Manipur University and also obtained her Ph.D. from the same university. She has to her credit several published articles/papers in books and journals of national and international repute. She has also presented research papers at regional and national levels. 

Glossary of Linguistic Terms Vol. II

Title: Glossary of Linguistic Terms Vol. II

Author: Mutum Rameshwor Singh

Category: Linguistic

Binding: Hard Cover
First Edition: 2021

ABOUT THE BOOK

Glossary of Linguistic Terms, Volume-II aims at familiarizing the readers with the basic concepts of the discipline. It is a supplementary edition to volume-I published under the same title earlier. As we know Linguistics is an interdisciplinary subject closely associated with disciplines such as sociology, psychology, anthropology, history, literary stylistics and so on. Beginners, who take up the study of linguistics as a subject, often admit the awesome complexities that they initially encounter. This book attempts to introduce to the students the general concepts of the subject in a lucid and easily comprehensible manner. It is partly an outcome of the effort to demystify the myth of linguistics being a complex and difficult subject. It deals with the basics, and they are the foundations on which further growth of interest depends on. It is designed for such aspirants who have decided to undergo for a course in linguistics or read it as one of the papers at the undergraduate and post-graduate levels. This book may serve as an easy reference to comprehend the various linguistic terms.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. Mutum Rameshwor Singh, M.A. English, M.Phil., Ph.D., UGC (NET), is a faculty member who is teaching English Literature and Linguistics to the Undergraduate and Post-Graduate students in the Post Graduate Department of English, D.M. College of Arts, Dhanamanjuri University, Imphal, Manipur. He has in his credit many research papers published on various topics in the reputed journals and also participated and presented papers in numerous academic seminars, conferences, workshops and symposiums.

Social Development Challenges in North East India

 

Title: Social Development Challenges in North East India
Editors: Moirangthem Tineshowri Devi & Shukhdeba Sharma Hanjabam
ISBN: 978-81-952743-0-7
Language: English
First Edition: 2021
Binding: Hard Cover
Price: Rs. 1200/-

About the Book

Development in North East India has also undergone different phases where a number of improvements in terms of infrastructure, connectivity, health, education etc have been taking place. But due to a number of social and political problems the people of North East India is unable to enjoy her development fruits. This is where the idea of social development becomes more pertinent in the context of North East India. The present edited book is humble attempt on that direction.

About the Editors

Moirangthem Tineshowri Devi (MSW, MPhil, PhD) is Professor & Head, Department of Social Work, Assam University (A Central University), Silchar, Assam, India. She has pursued her Post Graduation from Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, MPhil from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi and Doctoral Research from Assam University (Central), Silchar. She is a life member of National Association of Professional Social Workers in India (NAPSWI); and a life member of Northeast India History Association. She has also successfully completed a research project under the sponsorship from Central Social Welfare Board, New Delhi. There are 7 scholars who have successfully achieved their Doctoral degree under her supervision and guidance.

Shukhdeba Sharma Hanjabam (MSW, PhD) is Head, Department of Social work, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Regional Campus, Manipur. Makhan Kangpokpi District, Manipur. He completed his PhD from School of Social Work, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai and post doctoral from University of Florida, Florida, USA (2014-2015) as Fogarty International Centre Fellow. He is also the life member of North East India History Association; Manipur Historical Society; and Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), New Delhi. He also had successfully completed research projects under the sponsorship from ICSSR, New Delhi and Manipur Commission for Protection of Child Rights, Manipur. 

Tribal Identity : Northeast India and Beyond

Title: Tribal Identity : Northeast India and Beyond
Editors: Thongam Dhanajit Singh & Cherrie L. Chhangte
ISBN: 978-81-941226-0-9
Language: English
First Edition: 2020
Binding: Hard Cover
Price: Rs. 899/-

CONTENTS

Acknowledgements

Introduction by Thongam Dhanajit Singh

Section I: Tribal Identity in India’s Northeast

1.     Rethinking on Tribal Identity  by P. Romingthanga

2.     Folk and Folk Narratives: Reasserting Identity  through Oral Traditions  by Papiya Ghosh

3.     Khuang and Its Cultural Significance in the History of the Mizo by Annabel Lalhriatpuii

4.     Reading Trauma: Woman and Violence in Selected Mizo Folktales  by Lalawmpuii Sailo

5.     Locating the Human in a World of Keimis and Tawminus: A Study of Selected Tales of the Vaiphei Community by Nunchawii Hatlei

6.     Spirituality in Sudden Muanga: A Contextual Study of the Mizos  by Rodi Lalrammawii Hmar

7.     A Discourse on Tribal Cosmogony in the Folklore of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh  by Abhik Sarkar

8.     A Sociolinguistic Study of the Attitude towards Mizo Linguistic Taboos  by Laltleipuii

9.     Portrayal of Changing Khasi Society through Khasi Films   by Marhunlang Kharwanlang

10.  Locating Emerging Identities from the Margin: Reading Selected Works from Mizoram by Lizbeth Shine

11.  Influence of Hollywood Films among Mizo Youth   by Reuben Lalmalsawma

12.  Reading between the Texts in Mafaa’s “The Play Acting World”   by Phillia L Khiangte

13.  Voices and Memory of the Karbis: A Study on Folksong   by Utpal Baishya and Debalina Debnath

14.  A Comparative Study of Culture (Festivals) of Manipuri and Rongmei (Kabui) Tribes in Cachar District  by Mary Sana Rajkumari and Arun Kumar Singh

15. The Spirit of Place: Situating Ecological Identity in the Works of Rokunga    by ZD. Lalhmangaihi

16.  An Introduction to the Society, Culture and Religion of the Koirengs of Manipur by Khelsoril Wanbe

17.  Emerging Social Security Issues and Identity Crisis of Tribal People in Northeast India   by Irengbam Rubita

Section II: Tribal Identity beyond India’s Northeast

18.  Industrial Development and Folklore of Jharkhand by Harihar Padhan

19.  A Developmental Perspective of Tribal Cultural Change in Odisha: A Critical Review   by Chandra Sekhar Swain

20.  Towards a Better Understanding of Native American Tribes  by Alexander Lalrinzama

Library And Information Science Education In India

Title: Library And Information Science Education In India
Author: Bobby Phuritsabam
ISBN: 978-81-933788-2-3
Language: English
First Edition: 2018
Binding: Hard Cover
Price: Rs. 859/-

About the Book:
The foundation of library and Information Science Education in India was laid in 1911 when WA Borden, an American trained librarian started a short training programmed at Baroda under the Patronage of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad to create manpower for organizing newly established libraries in the princely state of Baroda. The more systematic training programme was initiated by Asa Don Dickenson at Punjab University, Lahore (now in Pakistan). Madras library association conducted summer schools of three months duration for college librarians in 1928-30. Later on, the University of Madras started a full time Diploma Course for the first time in India in 1931. Andhra University and Bengal Library Association started training programme for librarians in 1935. The Imperial Library (now National Library), Kolkata conducted a training course leading to diploma in librarianship in 1935, which was continued till 1945. The first independent Department of Library Science was started in 1945 at the University of Delhi.