Author : Mattison Mines
Release : 1994-12-19
Genre : History
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 799/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Public Faces, Private Lives by : Mattison Mines
Download or read book Public Faces, Private Lives written by Mattison Mines. This book was released on 1994-12-19. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Individuality is often viewed as an exclusively Western value. In non-Western societies, collective identities seem to eclipse those of individuals. These generalities, however, have overlooked the importance of personal uniqueness, volition, and achievement in these cultures. This book weaves together personal life stories, historical description, and theoretical analysis to define individuality in South Asia and to distinguish it from its Western counterpart.