Download or read book The Social Landscape of Sri Lanka written by A. P. S. Galapata and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collection of essays on diverse topics of Sri Lanka.
Download or read book Spatialising Politics written by Cathrine Brun and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Spatialising Politics: Culture and Geography in Postcolonial Sri Lanka" brings together essays on the theme of spatial politics of Sri Lanka. Space is an important factor in the ongoing ethnic conflict fuelling Sri Lanka's continuing civil war. Claims and contestations over the integrity of island space and the control of northern and eastern territories are central to the violently contested dispute. The editors view space from a different perspective. They argue that space is important through a number of registers less frequently invoked in dominant approaches to understanding postcolonial Sri Lankan nationhood, identity and difference. The book examines and historicizes the role of spatialities often occluded within the debates on Sri Lankan politics such as, cities and built-space, diasporic productions and imaginations, commodity cultures and their concordant networks, knowledge spaces and 'foreign' intervention, landscape and sacred space, as well as geographical knowledge. Situated at the intersection of human geography and postcolonial studies, the book signals the ways that postcolonialism and geography are intimately linked and how their intersections evoke the social, spatial and political effects of enduring colonial discourse and representation. In developing its argument, "Spatialising Politics" also gestures towards alternative spatial imaginations, possibilities and representations, at a time when spaces for alternative discourses on Sri Lankan politics are fast shrinking.
Download or read book Nationalism Development and Ethnic Conflict in Sri Lanka written by Rajesh Venugopal and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2018-10-18 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the relationship between the ethnic conflict and economic development in modern Sri Lanka.
Download or read book A Companion to Social Geography written by Vincent J. Del Casino, Jr. and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-06 with total page 581 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume traces the complexity of social geography in both its historical and present contexts, whilst challenging readers to reflect critically on the tensions that run through social geographic thought. Organized to provide a new set of conceptual lenses through which social geographies can be discussed Presents an original intervention into the debates about social geography Highlights the importance of social geography within the broader field of geography
Download or read book Social Geography written by Vincent J. Del Casino, Jr. and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-03-09 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introducing the debates that inform current social geographic research and theory and interrogating the historical development of social geography, Social Geography: A Critical Introduction explores how urban and rural spaces are organized in ways that construct and maintain social inequality. Puts into context the assumptions of various strains of social geographic thought as they have developed historically Assists students in addressing key social geographic questions and methodologies Provides a showcase for cutting edge work in the field Is written in an accessible and lively style, setting out a wide breadth of social geographic research
Download or read book The British Conquest of Sri Lanka written by StoryBuddiesPlay and published by StoryBuddiesPlay. This book was released on 2024-04-16 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unveiling Sri Lanka's Colonial Legacy: A Journey Through British Rule (1795-1948) This comprehensive series delves into the fascinating yet complex history of Sri Lanka under British rule, spanning from the late 18th century to its independence in 1948. Explore the dramatic events that unfolded, from the initial conquest to the rise of a powerful plantation economy and the subsequent struggles for self-determination. Chapter 1: Setting the Stage - Embark on a historical voyage, understanding Sri Lanka's rich pre-colonial past and the arrival of European powers vying for control of the strategically located island nation. Chapter 2: The Foot in the Door (1795-1802) - Witness the power struggles of the European colonial era as the British strategically maneuver to gain a foothold in Sri Lanka, capitalizing on European turmoil. Chapter 3: Kandyan Resistance and Consolidation (1802-1818) - Dive deeper into the valiant resistance of the Kandyan kingdom against British domination and the eventual unification of Sri Lanka under British rule. Chapter 4: Establishing the Colonial System (1818-1848) - Uncover the transformation of Sri Lanka into a British Crown Colony, analyzing the administrative structures, legal reforms, and their impact on the island's social and economic fabric. Chapter 5: The Rise of the Plantation Economy (1848-1886) - Explore the dramatic shift towards a plantation-based economy, focusing on the rise and fall of coffee and the introduction of Tamil migrant labor, a defining feature of Sri Lanka's demographics. Chapter 6: Infrastructure Development and Social Change (1848-1900) - Examine the development of transportation networks, the introduction of a Western education system, and the social transformations that reshaped Sri Lankan society. Chapter 7: The Coffee Crisis and the Shift to Tea (1886-1914) - Learn about the devastating coffee leaf rust and the subsequent rise of tea as the dominant cash crop, analyzing its impact on Sri Lanka's economy and social landscape. Chapter 8: Self-Governance Movements and World War I (1900-1918) - Witness the rise of self-governance movements like those led by Anagarika Dharmapala and the Ceylon National Congress, alongside the impact of World War I on Sri Lanka. Chapter 9: Constitutional Developments and the Interwar Period (1919-1939) - Explore the introduction of the Donoughmore Constitution, granting limited self-government, the rise of new political parties, and the social and economic realities of the interwar period. Chapter 10: World War II and the Road to Independence (1939-1948) - Delve into the final chapter of British rule, analyzing the impact of World War II and the growing nationalist movement that ultimately led to Sri Lanka's independence in 1948. Uncover the hidden stories, political battles, and social transformations that shaped Sri Lanka during this critical period. This series provides valuable insights for anyone interested in Sri Lankan history, colonialism, and the enduring legacy of the British Raj.
Download or read book Introduction to Sri Lanka written by Gilad James, PhD and published by Gilad James Mystery School. This book was released on with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, is an island nation located in the Indian Ocean. The country has a rich cultural heritage that spans over 2,000 years, having been influenced by South Indian, Buddhist, and European cultures. Sigiriya, a UNESCO World Heritage site is a popular tourist destination featuring a 200-meter high rock fortress, frescoes, and gardens in the central part of the island. Along with the historical sites, the island nation is also well-known for its beaches, wildlife, culinary delights, and tea plantations. The country has eight UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, which was the second capital of Sri Lanka during the 11th and 13th centuries. Sri Lanka has evolved from its past as a newly independent state to a modern, globalized economy. Over the past few decades, major industries such as information technology, tourism, and textiles have all contributed to the country's growth. Additionally, Sri Lanka is also known for its high-quality tea production, which is exported internationally. While there are still some concerns regarding human rights and corruption, the country is making strides to address these issues and attract more foreign investment. Despite its size, Sri Lanka has a rich history, vibrant culture, and interesting geography, making it an increasingly popular destination for travelers around the world.
Download or read book The Future of Geography RLE Social Cultural Geography written by Ron Johnston and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-01-10 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The chapters in this book address fundamental questions of the nature and purpose of geography, scrutinising its contents, philosophy and methodology. Aimed at undergraduates its purpose is to broaden the debate about what geography had become during the 1980s and what shape it might take in the future.
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of the Sri Lankan Diaspora written by Peter Reeves and published by Editions Didier Millet. This book was released on 2013 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Well over a million people of Sri Lankan origin live outside South Asia. The Encyclopedia of the Sri Lanka Diaspora is the first comprehensive study of the lives, culture, beliefs and attitudes of immigrants and refugees from this island. The volume is a joint publication between the Institute of South Asian Studies, NUS, and Editions Didier Millet. It focuses on the relationship between culture and economy in the Sri Lanka diaspora in the context of globalisation, increased transnational culture flows and new communication technologies. In addition to the geographic mapping of the Sri Lanka diaspora in the various continents, thematic chapters include topics on “long distance nationalism”, citizenship, Sinhala, Tamil and Burgher disapora identities, religion and the spread of Buddhism, as well as the Sri Lankan cultural impact on other nations.
Download or read book Citizenship and Statelessness in Sri Lanka written by Valli Kanapathipillai and published by Anthem Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Citizenship and Statelessness in Sri Lanka' analyses the context of the agreement between the Sri Lankan and Indian government that led to the loss of citizenship of Indian Tamil estate workers in Sri Lanka. Kanapathipillai broadens the focus of scholarship in this area by examining the economic, political and ideological issues that had a bearing on policy decisions.
Download or read book Perspectives on Design and Digital Communication II written by Nuno Martins and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-05-29 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gathers new empirical findings fostering advances in the areas of digital and communication design, web, multimedia and motion design, graphic design, branding, and related ones. It includes original contributions by authoritative authors based on the best papers presented at the 4th International Conference on Digital Design and Communication, Digicom 2020, together with some invited chapters written by leading international researchers. They report on innovative design strategies supporting communication in a global, digital world, and addressing, at the same time, key individual and societal needs. This book is intended to offer a timely snapshot of technologies, trends and challenges in the area of design, communication and branding, and a bridge connecting researchers and professionals of different disciplines, such as graphic design, digital communication, corporate, UI Design and UX design. Chapter “Definition of a Digital Tool to Create Physical Artifacts: The Case of the Gamers4Nature Project” is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.
Download or read book Sri Lankan Society in an Era of Globalization written by S. H. Hasbullah and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2004-08-30 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Against the backdrop of social, economic and political crisis in Sri Lanka today, this volume investigates the possibilities of building a new, Sri Lankan, model of organizing society. The book is divided into four parts. Part One looks at societal reorganization. Part Two focuses on the rift generated by ethnicity, while the third part draws lessons from the struggle of NGOs and other groups to build a better society in Sri Lanka. Finally, Part Four highlights the larger problems faced by the state. Linking the changes in individual and family experiences to political, economic and societal changes, the book calls for the need for non-violent, participatory and collective action frameworks to address the problems in this troubled society.
Download or read book Spatialising Politics written by Catherine Brun and published by SAGE Publications Pvt. Limited. This book was released on 2009-03-12 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spatialising Politics: Culture and Geography in Postcolonial Sri Lanka brings together a collection of essays that take as their theme the spatial politics of Sri Lanka. It highlights the importance of space in the ongoing ethnic conflict fuelling Sri Lanka’s continuing civil war and invokes a number of aspects less frequently cited in the dominant approaches to understanding postcolonial Sri Lankan nationhood and identity. The essays in the volume examine the role of ‘spatialities‘ often occluded within the debates on Sri Lankan politics—amongst them, cities and built-space, diasporic productions and imaginations, commodity cultures and their concordant networks, knowledge spaces and ‘foreign’ interventions, landscape and sacred spaces. Situated at the intersection of human geography and postcolonial studies, the book signals the ways that postcolonialism and geography are intimately linked, their intersections evoking the social, spatial and political effects of enduring colonial representations and materialities. The book will be of immense relevance to postgraduate students of human geography and South Asian studies, and will find enthusiastic readership amongst researchers in related disciplines, such as cultural studies, anthropology and sociology, who are interested in the spatial turn in postcolonial theory and its approaches to conceptualising nation, identity and belonging.
Download or read book Routledge Library Editions Social Cultural Geography written by Various Authors and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-07-30 with total page 4310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Re-issuing books originally published between 1969 and 1990 this set of 15 volumes gives a 20 year perspective on the development of the discipline of social geography. The books emphasize the increasingly important contribution of geographical theory to the understanding of social change, values, economic and political organization and ethical imperatives. The volumes are authored by well-known international geographers and discuss the philosophy and sociology of geography as well as key themes such as the geography of health, crime, space. They also examine the cross-over of geography with other disciplines, such as literature and history.
Download or read book What the Monsoon Knows written by Ian Browne and published by Austin Macauley Publishers. This book was released on 2024-03-28 with total page 603 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Monsoon shakes and shudders within many a varied landscape... Come and find yourself along the back lanes of the world’s most intense cities. Visit the tribal longhouses of the headhunter tribes of Borneo; be enchanted by the steaming hot jungle ruins of Asia. Ponder the lives of the women of India and Myanmar as ‘change’ stalks the landscape. Meander along the soothing waters of the Mekong in Laos, dodge Yala’s leopards and elephants. Be invited to the curiosity of Bollywood on Langkawi. Travel south of the equator to meet Mari the Lithuanian jungle vegan and other alternative folk of the Byron Bay region of New South Wales. Become tantalized by the colourful multicultural market lifestyle of tropical Darwin, while being feathered by the intimacy of Australia’s beautiful first nations people. Art, music, food; vulnerable societies clinging to hard-fought cultural sanctity. The laughter - the sadness - the bruises and stomach bugs - lavished with a profound respect for the folk and fauna of such stunning locations, this expedition into exotica will see you arrive home with a sense of belonging to this multifaceted world. Ian Browne will challenge your senses, your empathy, whether you are the battle-hardened traveler, or those that desire familiar comforts in a hotel by the sea, discover why this creative story teller’s love of this planet has seen him being invited to Buckingham Palace, and a request to engage in project work within sustainability for the UN. “What the Monsoon Knows” Well, come along on the journey & discover this for yourself...
Download or read book Landscapes of Mobility written by Jennifer Johung and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-04-22 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our world is unquestionably one in which ubiquitous movements of people, goods, technologies, media, money, and ideas produce systems of flows. Comparing case studies from across the world, including those from Benin, the United States, India, Mali, Senegal, Japan, Haiti, and Romania, this book focuses on quotidian landscapes of mobility. Despite their seemingly familiar and innocuous appearances, these spaces exert tremendous control over our behavior and activities. By examining and mapping the politics of place and motion, this book analyzes human beings’ embodied engagements with their built world and provides diverse perspectives on the ideological and political underpinnings of landscapes of mobility. In order to describe landscapes of mobility as a historically, socially, and politically constructed condition, the book is divided into three sections-objects, contacts, and flows. The first section looks at elements that constitute such landscapes, including mobile bodies, buildings, and practices across multiple geographical scales. As these variable landscapes are reconstituted under particular social, economic, ecological, and political conditions, the second section turns to the particular practices that catalyze embodied relations within and across such spaces. Finally, the last section explores how the flows of objects, bodies, interactions, and ecologies are represented, presenting a critical comparison of the means by which relations, processes, and exchanges are captured, depicted, reproduced and re-embodied.
Download or read book Culture Politics and Development in Postcolonial Sri Lanka written by Nalani Hennayake and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, Nalani Hennayake unravels how the development experience of a postcolonial society is deeply embedded in a complex historical relationship between culture and politics by focusing on the country of Sri Lanka.
