Talk by Paul Brass on Indira Gandhi on Feb. 7

The Department of Political Science, Jamia Millia Islamia is going to organize a talk by Prof. Paul R. Brass titled “’Indira Gandhi Live: Interview and Discussion’ by Prof. Paul R. Brass with Indira Gandhi on 26 March 1978” on Monday February 7, 2013 at 2 pm in the Seminar Room, Department of Political Science.

Prof. PAUL R. BRASS is Professor (Emeritus) of Political Science and International Studies at the University of Washington, Seattle, USA. He has published numerous books and articles on comparative and South Asian politics, ethnic politics, and collective violence. His work has been based on extensive field research in India during numerous visits since 1961. His most recent books are: Forms of Collective Violence: Riots, Pogroms, and Genocide in Modern India (2006); The Production of Hindu-Muslim Violence in Contemporary India (2003); Theft of an Idol: Text and Context in the Representation of Collective Violence (1997); Riots and Pogroms (1996); and The Politics of India since Independence, 2nd ed. (1994).

All are cordially invited