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Between caste and software, poverty, democracy and nuclear weapons


Between caste and software, poverty, democracy and nuclear weapons
from Monday, July 5th to Saturday, July 10th 2010


How does this emerging power cope with the challenges of cultural and economic diversity, sustainable development, demographic transition, national and international security ? Answers provided by Indian, European and Canadian experts in the field. The course is given entirely in English. There is also a French version of this course.

This course is intended for members of the public interested in international affairs and the cultures and peoples of the world, members of NGOs, public office holders, diplomats, journalists and business managers. The school is being offered by the anthropology department of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and can be taken for credit (3 credits, ANT6810) by graduate students. Undergraduate students may also enroll on specific conditions.

Among topics covered:

- Democracy and Capitalism in the Land of Castes

- Religion and Spirituality : From Foundational Myths to Daily Practices

- Social Inequalities and Justice in India

- The Central Place of Family and Marriage

- Indian Economy and the World of Indian Business

- Sustainable Development and Education

- India in the World : Diaspora, Regional and International Policies

- Women in India : Daily life and informal economy

- Discovering Bollywood

* To see the entire program of the school

* To download th electronic poster


Co-directing the course:

Karine Bates
Professor, anthropology, UdeM
Head of PRIAS (Research Pole on India and South Asia)

Christophe Jaffrelot
Research director ScPo Paris, CÉRI
Author, Contemporary India (fr) (Fayard, 2006)

Mira Kamdar
Fellow, World Policy Institute and Asia Society, New York,
Author, Planet India: How the
Fastest-Growing Democracy is Transforming America and the World

Among the guest speakers:

Sanjeev Rao
Founder, Gateway 2 India, Bangalore, India.

Anju Musafir Founder & Director Mahatma Gandhi International School, India

- For further information, contact Camille Robitaille, coordinator of the summer school.

Between caste and software, poverty, democracy and nuclear weapons
Summer Schools 2010
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