Reviews
By Ananda Kentish Coomaraswamy, Satkari Mookherjree, Mano Mohan Ghosh, Benoy Kumar Sarkar, U. N. Ghoshal, Dhirendra Chandra Ganguly, Chintaharan Chakravarti, Batakrishna Ghosh, Vidhushekhara Bhattacharya, Jagadish Narayan Sarkar
Summary
The “Reviews” section offers critical evaluations of contemporary publications on Indian history, religion, philosophy, linguistics and archaeology. Books reviewed include works on the chronology of early Tamil kings, Ramanuja’s theology, Dravidian philology, Hindu mysticism, Vedic hymns, ancient Indian polity and translations of Buddhist texts. Reviewers summarise each author’s arguments, note methodological strengths and weaknesses, and situate the books within current scholarship. Some works are praised for rigorous analysis and use of sources, while others are criticised for speculative or derivative content. The section provides readers with an overview of recent academic output and guidance on useful sources for further research.
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Conclusion
The reviews collectively highlight the vitality and diversity of scholarship on India and Asia, while encouraging critical engagement with new publications. They serve as a navigational aid for researchers exploring the expanding literature.