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Perspectives On Knowledge: An Analysis Of Libraries In Visakhapatnam, India, Rebecca Strein
Perspectives On Knowledge: An Analysis Of Libraries In Visakhapatnam, India, Rebecca Strein
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India is a country of extremes: from the sweltering humidity of the southern coast to the frigid temperatures of the Himalayas, from intense poverty to lavish wealth, from a culture steeped in tradition to an economy driven by modern technology. Visakhapatnam provides an interesting window into the conflict of modern versus traditional. Not only can this be seen in its rapidly growing metropolitan landscape, but when one looks deeper it is also reflected in the attitudes of people. While there are a variety of ways to understand the interplay between traditional and modern thinking, studying how people view, value and …