The Rumour of Calcutta

The Rumour of Calcutta
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Publisher : Zed Books
Total Pages : 264
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015038525526
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Book Synopsis The Rumour of Calcutta by : John Hutnyk

Download or read book The Rumour of Calcutta written by John Hutnyk and published by Zed Books. This book was released on 1996-10 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Representations of Calcutta are analysed, and the author shows how the rumours of westerners contribute to the elaboration of an imaginary city. In doing so, they circulate in ways fundamental to the maintenance of international order.


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