{"product_id":"how-long-can-the-moon-be-caged-voices-of-indian-political-prisoners-paperback","title":"How Long Can the Moon Be Caged?: Voices of Indian Political Prisoners - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSuchitra Vijayan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eFrancesca Recchia\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Those who want to understand the nature of today's political regime in India need to read this book' \u003c\/b\u003eChristophe Jaffrelot, Professor, King's College London \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A telling account of repression and resistance in the new India' \u003c\/b\u003eJean Dr閊e, Indian economist \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A brave and necessary record of how behind tall prison walls, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003esome of India's finest hearts and minds are locked away by a state fearful of their dreams. A book of aching, terrible beauty' \u003c\/b\u003eHarsh Mander, writer, human rights and peace worker, teacher \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'An important testament to the dystopian state of the nation' \u003c\/b\u003eAlpa Shah, author of \u003ci\u003eNightmarch: Among India's Revolutionary Guerrillas\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Silencing and punishing critical voices is a project that lies at the heart of Modi's authoritarian regime in India. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In this unique book, Suchitra Vijayan and Francesca Recchia look at present-day India through the lived experiences of political prisoners. Combining political and legal analysis with firsthand testimonies, the authors explore the small gestures that constitute resistance inside and outside jail for the prisoners and their families, telling a story of the destruction of institutions and erosion of rights. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow Long Can the Moon Be Caged? \u003c\/i\u003eincludes visual testimonies and prison writings from those falsely accused of inciting the Bhima Koregaon violence, by student leaders opposing the new discriminatory citizenship law passed in 2020 and by activists from the Pinjra Tod's movement. In bringing together these voices, the book celebrates the courage, humanity and moral integrity of those jailed for standing in solidarity with marginalised and oppressed communities. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuchitra Vijayan\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the critically acclaimed \u003ci\u003eMidnight's Borders\u003c\/i\u003e. She teaches at NYU Gallatin and is the Executive Director of The Polis Project. \u003cb\u003eFrancesca Recchia\u003c\/b\u003e is an independent educator, researcher and writer. She is the Creative Director of The Polis Project. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuchitra Vijayan is the author of the critically acclaimed \u003ci\u003eMidnight's Borders: A People's History of Modern India\u003c\/i\u003e. Born and raised in Madras, India, her work has appeared in \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGQ\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Boston Review\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Nation\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eForeign Policy\u003c\/i\u003e and she has appeared on NBC news, BBC World Service and NPR. She is an award-winning photographer, founding member and Executive Director of The Polis Project. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Francesca Recchia is an independent researcher and writer. She is a founding member, editor and Creative Director of The Polis Project. She is based between Italy and Afghanistan, where she previously worked as Acting Director of the Institute for Afghan Arts and Architecture in Kabul. She directed Caravanserai - Kabul in Karachi, a regional cultural festival bringing together cultural expressions from Afghanistan, India and Pakistan.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.61 x 8.54 x 5.64 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 20, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51765025472800,"sku":"9780745347981","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a12719910f77e6fdd8529e9db4af9639.webp?v=1780260830","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/how-long-can-the-moon-be-caged-voices-of-indian-political-prisoners-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}