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This book contains articles authored by top geographers and practitioners of geography in India and abroad with their highly acclaimed long and keen interest in Indian Geography. It is an exclusive treatise on geographic thought and covers an authentic full breadth and depth of history, an exhaustive survey of the major works, critical viewpoints, contemporary concerns, public perception and the emerging future trends. The core discussion points, across the articles, cover strong ancient Indian roots, growth of modern geography since the colonial period, creeping weaknesses, contemporary dilemma and also the public image of geography in the country. Focused voices of professional Indian geographers’ three generations are brilliantly expressed in it. Its uniqueness also lies in the fact that it reflects ideas on Indian Geography shared at varied stages during the recent times. Authentic representative articles are the hallmark of this book.
This book is a comprehensive examination of challenges and possible solutions facing the professional Indian Geography, and is essential reading for all practitioners, students, and academics interested in Indian Geography.
Ravi S. Singh is Reader in the Department of Geography, Faculty of Science, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi. Trained mainly at BHU and Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, he has over twelve years’ long professional experience in teaching and research.
Dr. Singh has been associated with international academic programmes like NYSICCSI (USA) and has also served as consultant to two major projects granted by the Department of Tourism & Culture (Government of India). He is member of several prestigious professional academic bodies and has published widely in geographical and inter-disciplinary journals of international repute. His major areas of academic interest are Geographical Thought, Social and Cultural Geography, and Development Studies.
