OH MY GOD. I am published! Well, at least an article of mine is. A follow-up piece from my thesis. I am a contributor to an academic book called Democracy in Practice. Mine’s Chapter 7, entitled ‘The Indian Parliament: Performing Decline since the 1960s’. And oh my goodness – I’m so chuffed they got my name right! 😀 😀 😀
I’m in shock, talking to my brother on skype, but still in shock to actually see it printed, at least in the table of contents. Still haven’t seen the printed volume yet.
A good kind of shock to which my response is deep gratitude to the Divine and all things which made this first academic publication possible.
Blessings to All,
Bairavee Balasubramaniam, PhD
For more info on the book itself – see:http://www.palgrave.com/page/detail/democracy-in-practice-shirin-m-rai/?K=9781137361905
For those wanting a summary of this article: The Indian Parliament: Performing Decline since the 1960s (Chapter 7) – This is my first full-length academic publication, as part of ‘Democracy in Practice’, edited by Professor Shirin M. Rai and Dr. Rachel Johnson. In this chapter, I speak about the historical changes that have marked an evolution in the form, function and significance of parliamentary performances in the Indian context. Ultimately I question the applicability of the ‘decline hypothesis’ to the Indian legislature, using a multi-disciplinary analytical framework centered around the construct of ‘performance’.
Congratulations! Your writing is wonderful…it’s only the beginning. Keep shining your Light!
*hugs* thank you so very much for your blessing! <3 🙂
From an admirer
Paula
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*hugs* thank you love! <3 🙂 xxxxx
Well done.. Academia & metaphysics is a potent mix! I enjoy your posts very much. Thought provoking,encouraging & supportive in these changing, challenging times. Love & blessings
*hugs* thank you so much love x I am so glad the two blend well in my work! <3 🙂 xxxxxxxxx Much Love 🙂 xxxxxx
Congratulations! What a wonderful feeling. I remember being published in the Shakespeare Quarterly Journal for my article on “Hamlet as a Problem Play”. This joy of accomplishment never goes away!
Blessings,
Valerie
A Problem Play? sounds intriguing! 😀 *hugs* 🙂 Yay for Joy!
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