Small tears to dust jacket. Clean and solid. No highlighting or writing. 100% Money Back Guarantee on all Items. We believe in providing accurate grading on used books and excellent customer service.

Seller Inventory # TX-170403042

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Performance of Nationalism: India, Pakistan, and the Memory of Partition (Cambridge Studies in Modern Theatre) [Hardcover] [Jan 07, 2013] Menon, Dr Jisha
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Date: 2013
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1107000106
ISBN 13: 9781107000100
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Weight: 16 ounces

About this title

Synopsis

Imagine the patriotic camaraderie of national day parades. How crucial is performance for the sustenance of the nation? The Performance of Nationalism considers the formation of the Indian and Pakistani nation, in the wake of the most violent chapter of its history: the partition of the subcontinent. In the process, Jisha Menon offers a fresh analysis of nationalism from the perspective of performance. Menon recuperates the manifold valences of "mimesis" as aesthetic representation, as the constitution of a community of witnesses, and as the mimetic relationality that underlies the encounter between India and Pakistan. The particular performances considered here range from Wagah border ceremonies, to the partition theatre of Asghar Wajahat, Kirti Jain, M. K. Raina, and the cinema of Ritwik Ghatak and M. S. Sathyu. By pointing to the tropes of twins, doubles, and doppelgangers that suffuse these performances, this study troubles the idea of two insular, autonomous nation-states of India and Pakistan. In the process, Menon recovers mimetic modes of thinking that unsettle the reified categories of identity politics.

About the Author

Jisha Menon is Assistant Professor of Drama at Stanford University, California.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

We love books, all books... that is why we have grown into an independent online bookstore with a strong history of satisfied customers. You'll find accurately graded books at low prices, handled with a smile by friendly representatives who care about books. - Accurate Grading - - Fast Shipping - - Reputable Seller - - Free Delivery Confirmation (within U.S.) - - SATISFACTION ALWAYS GUARANTEED -

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

Kell's Books
CA, U.S.A.

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

We take pride in providing excellent customer service. You can expect fast shipping, accurate grading by a reputable seller and free delivery confirmations on all orders within the u.s. Satisfaction Is Always Guaranteed! In the unlikely event that there is a problem with an order, a refund will be immediately issued once the book is received back and every effort will be made to insure that you are completely satisfied. If you have any questions, please contact us by email.

Shipping Terms

Most orders are shipped within 24 hours of the order and the remainder within 48 hours. All books are packaged with care and love to insure no damage occurs. Free Delivery Confirmation also provided with all orders within the U.S. To insure your book arrives to meet a deadline please choose priority shipping. For international orders, please be aware that our pricing is determined by a flat rate envelope, if the book does not fit into this envelope we may contact you about a possible increase of shipping. We do not charge a handling fee when this occurs.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.
Order quantity	7 to 21 business days	1 to 8 business days
First item	US$ 4.16	US$ 12.00

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.