Press, politics, and society : Uttar Pradesh, 1885-1914

Narain, Kirti

Press, politics, and society : Uttar Pradesh, 1885-1914 by Kirti Narain - New Delhi : Manohar Publishers, ©1998 - 302 p. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part 1. The Relevance of the Language Press Part 2. Society and the press Part 3. The Relationship Between Communities Part 4. National awareness as reflected in the press Part 5. The agrarian question, as viewed by the press


Study deals with nationalism as a social and intellectual phenomenon, in its formative stage prior to the outbreak of World War I. By using 'language press' as its chief source, the book provides access to the world views and mentalities of the popular classes in north Indian society. Focuses on Uttar Pradesh which is a relatively cohesive cultural area for historical exploration.

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Government and the press -- India -- Uttar Pradesh.
Hindi newspapers -- History -- 19th century.
Nationalism in the press -- India -- 19th century.
Press and politics -- India -- Uttar Pradesh.

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