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100			_aBalslev, Anindita N.
245			_aCross-cultural Conversation _b: a new way of learning
250			_aSouth Asia Edition
260			_bRoutledge _c2020 _aNew York
300			_axv,138p
504			_aInclude Index
520			_aThis book proposes a radical shift in the way the world thinks about itself by highlighting the significance of cross-cultural conversations. Moving beyond conventional boundaries, it examines the language in which histories are written; analyzes how scientific technology is changing the idea of identity; and highlights the need for a larger identity across nationality, race, religion, gender, ethnicity and class. It asks for a concerted effort to engage each other in open conversational forums on a range of contemporary global issues, alter our attitudes toward self and the other, and unlearn prejudices that perpetuate the practice of divisive identities. The book also explores critical themes such as political actions, solidarity-in-diversity, clash of social identities, tensions between nationalism and globalism, the quest for global peace and authentic meeting of world religions. Further, it discusses the evolving connection between Science and religion, focusing on key philosophical ideas that have permeated the Indian cultural soil. The book will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of philosophy, religious studies, Science and Technology studies, and cultural studies.
650			_aMulticulturalism _vCommunication and culture _zCultural relativism
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