{"title":"Luna Sabastian","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by \u003cem\u003eLuna Sabastian\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author known for her insightful contributions to the field of History \u0026amp; Military studies. Luna's writings adeptly dissect complex socio-political landscapes, offering readers a deep dive into significant historical occurrences and ideologies that have shaped the world we know today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works, \u003cstrong\u003eFascism in India\u003c\/strong\u003e stands out as a compelling exploration of political dynamics within the country. In this book, Luna meticulously unravels the development and impact of fascist ideologies in India's historical context, inviting readers to critically engage with past and present political currents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLuna Sabastian's works are essential for anyone interested in understanding the intricate tapestry of global history and the pivotal events that continue to influence contemporary society. Whether you're an avid history enthusiast or a student of political science, her books promise a captivating and educational reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the profound narratives and thorough research characteristic of \u003cem\u003eLuna Sabastian\u003c\/em\u003e's writing and expand your understanding of history's enduring influence on modern military and political thought.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fascism-in-india-by-luna-sabastian-9780674299436","title":"Fascism in India","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA revisionist account arguing that Indian nationalism served as a laboratory for fascist ideas that continue to animate the Hindutva political movement of today.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFascism swept the world in the 1920s and 1930s, but not only because of the seductive rhetoric of Mussolini, Hitler, and their collaborators. In India as well, a distinctive brand of fascist thought emerged—influenced by Euro-American ideologies but also departing from them in critical ways. The first systematic examination of this political philosophy, \u003cem\u003eFascism in India\u003c\/em\u003e revises our sense of what fascism can be, while demonstrating that it is very much with us in the form of Hindutva, the ethnic-nationalist movement at the centre of Indian politics today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLuna Sabastian offers a novel interpretation of Hindutva, both its canonical formulation by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and its reinvention by Deendayal Upadhyaya after Indian independence. Sabastian shows how Hindutva generated ideas of Hindu race and religion that had the potential to erase Muslims not through genocide or ethnic cleansing but by means of violent absorption. Focusing on aggressive miscegenation, Indian fascists proposed a singular kind of racial project, eschewing notions of purity even while maintaining a starkly eliminationist objective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFascism in India\u003c\/em\u003e also grapples with Hindutva ideas of caste and its relation to race—particularly in comparison with Nazi uses of these concepts—and of sovereignty, which Indian fascists envisioned beyond the \"blood and soil\" narrative of the nation-state. Finally, Sabastian reflects on Hindutva's reorientation toward Hindu piety after the creation of Pakistan effectively resolved India's \"Muslim problem.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBringing clarity to an ideology little understood in the West, \u003cem\u003eFascism in India\u003c\/em\u003e is an eye-opening perspective on Hindutva and a profound meditation on the proliferation and evolution of right-wing thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47031786733804,"sku":"9780674299436","price":90.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1496243482428.jpg?v=1764147745"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/luna-sabastian.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}