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Transculturation, Colonialism and Boardgames
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Description

How did an Indian game meant to teach the process of rebirth change into the children’s race-game, Snakes and Ladders? Why does the Bengali language use Dutch loan-words for the suits of cards? How do the rules of Chess change in India and Europe? The answers to these and other related questions can be obtained after examining in depth the relationship of colonialism to boardgames. Focusing on Indian boardgames and their European versions, this book explores how the Empire’s games has had a signal effect on identity and culture in the formerly colonized countries of the Global South.

Author Biography:

Souvik Mukherjee, Centre for Studies in Social Sciences Calcutta, India.
Release date Australia
June 14th, 2024
Audience
  • Professional & Vocational
Illustrations
10 Illustrations, color
Pages
250
ISBN-13
9783110758467
Product ID
36864170

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