The present volume contains studies of crucial periods and important areas in the history of the Sanskrit language, from the earliest, Vedic and pre-Vedic perio

The contribution of this collection of articles is to construct an updated picture of languages and language policy in and around Afghanistan, and give potentia

An ideal resource for courses on Hinduism or world religions, this accessible volume spans the entire field of Hindu studies. It provides a forum for the best s

World Literature is a vital part of twentieth-first century critical and comparative literary studies. As a field that engages seriously with function of litera

In prehistoric times, Southeast Asian women enjoyed high status. When, how and why did that change? This book explores the history of gender relations through e