The Oxford India Collection is a series which brings together writings of enduring value published by OUP.This book examines rare and scattered essays, notes and reviews of D.D. Kosambi. He introduced pioneering perspectives and methods in Indological studies, written and published over almost thirty years. These writings cover an enormous range: text-edition and philology, religion, historicalreconstruction, archaeology and anthropology, considerations of method, and so on. Together they reflect an integrated framework which, in Kosambi's own characterization, was Marxist. Many of Kosambi's seminal ideas were worked out in great depth in these scholarly articles; published in differentjournals, in India and abroad, they have long remained outside the reach even of experts. By attempting to be a comprehensive anthology, the collection will for the first time enable readers to sample the versatility of Kosambi's work.The introduction by B.D. Chattopadhyaya explores the genesis, range, and significance of Kosambi's writings.

This Important Book Edited By B.D. Chattopadhyaya Puts Together, For The First Time, The Many Essays, Notes And Reviews Which D.D. Kosambi, An Acknowledged Pioneers Who Introduced New Perspectives And Methods In Indological Studies, Wrote And Published Over A Period Of Almost Thirty Year.

D. D. Kosambi was a pioneer in Indian studies, introducing new perspectives and interdisciplinary methods. This book collects many of his most important writings, on a wide range of topics, from philology and text editing to religion, historical reconstruction, archaeology, and anthropology. This anthology is the first to give readers easy access to this versatile and influential body of work.

This book fills an important gap in studies on D. D. Kosambi. For the first time, the mathematical work of Kosambi is described, collected and presented in a manner that is accessible to non-mathematicians as well. A number of his papers that are difficult to obtain in these areas are made available here. In addition, there are essays by Kosambi that have not been published earlier as well as some of his lesser known works. Each of the twenty four papers is prefaced by a commentary on the significance of the work, and where possible, extracts from technical reviews by other mathematicians.

This book is the culmination of patient research and mature reflection of a profoundly original mind and has earned universal recognition and honour over the last few decades.

Rabindranath Tagore, Nobel laureate, one of the greatest figures in world literature Focus on nationalism and education, themes of topical relevance Includes critical introduction and select bibliography Fits in with our clutch of books on Tagore

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