In Pilgrimage to India, Pramila Jayapal, an Indian-born, Western-educated woman, returns to her country of birth and gives readers an inside look at a culture that is both fascinating and largely inaccessible. During her two-year stay, Jayapal finds a people struggling to reconcile time-honored practices with present-day changes, and she herself confronts mixed emotions toward the deeply rooted traditions of the society.Jayapal not only sheds light on India's societal issues but also weaves a vibrant tapestry of the beauty and mystery of the culture.
| ISBN-13: | 9781580050326 |
| ISBN-10: | 1580050328 |
| Publisher: | Da Capo Press |
| Publication date: | 2000-02-21 |
| Pages: | 288 |
| Product dimensions: | Height: 9 Inches, Length: 6 Inches, Weight: 1.1 Pounds, Width: 1 Inches |
| Author: | Pramila Jayapal |
| Language: | en |
| Binding: | Hardcover |
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