About the Book: Imagination And Realities Nepal Between Past And Present
This book aims primarily at painting a comprehensive portrait of Nepal, between
past and present. More specifically, it seeks to provide a better understanding
of the recent tumultuous changes that have taken place in the country. Emphasis
is laid on the rise of the individual, despite the remarkable resistance of
traditional forms of belonging at family and caste level. The work of
imagination in Nepalese society is of particular interest. The author contends
that mental images, the system of values, and ideological dimensions play a
vital role in the cultural realm and political life. Similarly,