Focusing on conformity and resistance, this examination of Premchand's literary corpus delves into the complexities of interwar India, highlighting the challenges and contradictions within his narratives. It also offers an analysis of how he represents women in his works, shedding light on the social dynamics and gender issues of the time.
Exploring the complexities of fear, this book delves into its meanings, causes, and management, particularly focusing on the fear of failure and the impact of COVID-19. It highlights fear as a cognitive and instinctive emotion that can signal danger, while also suggesting that it can serve as a protective mechanism when understood. By examining the origins, types, and psychology of fear, the book emphasizes the importance of comprehension in overcoming it, advocating that nothing in life should be feared but rather understood.
The proposed volume offers an overview of the ethno-linguistic aspects of major languages in Bihar, a state with a population nearing 100 million and notable linguistic diversity. It explores the linguistic habitat of this multilingual state in both synchronic and diachronic contexts. Designed as a primary resource for linguists, the book provides comprehensive material on Bihar's linguistic ecosphere. Detailed discussions cover languages such as Maithili, Magahi, Bhojpuri, Bajjika, Kurmali, and various Eastern Hindi dialects. Several chapters delve into folklore, traditional ecological knowledge, and the linguistic landscape, including languages spoken by migrant communities. This volume is invaluable for students and researchers interested in lesser-known languages and varieties in Bihar and surrounding regions. It also serves linguists focused on language contact, sociolinguistics, documentation, typology, and policy-making. Additionally, political scientists, anthropologists, and those engaged in ecological, regional, and gender studies will find it beneficial. Some chapters are accessible to non-specialists, including educators, politicians, social activists, and government officials concerned with the linguistic environment.