The Tao of Cricket: On Games of Destiny and the Destiny of GamesCricket is an Indian game accidentally discovered by the British, says Ashis Nandy, defying history, in this delightful book. He treats us to meditations on the history, philosophy, and results of the game, as well as intriguing psychological profiles of some of its greatest players. He also extends his analysis to the modern urban-industrial ethic and mass culture. |
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Tradition Transgression and Norms | 1 |
The Wistful Camel and the Eye of the Needle | 52 |
Victory Defeat and the Future of the Savage | 90 |
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