Guest guest Posted December 8, 2003 Report Share Posted December 8, 2003 In a message dated 12/8/03 1:11:47 PM, subrahmanyas writes: >Here is an article on India Studies regarding the >ideology and funding of India related academic programs >in the United States. It is not much different in Europe either. > > Does South Asian Studies Undermine India? > http://us.rediff.com/news/2003/dec/08rajiv.htm I think the article vastly overstates the influence of South Asian Studies. IMHO, South Asia scholars are more like fleas riding on the axle of a chariot commenting on the amount of dust being kicked up. Infinitely more important are the personal experiences generated by millions of tourists, millions of immigrants, hundreds of millions of media consumers (with virtually none of the journalists having a formal SAS background), and billions of dollars in trade and investment. Re the biggest story of the day, the rapid increase in outsourcing, I can't imagine any private company basing its outsourcing decision on anything a SAS scholar would say--if they are even aware the field of study exists. It's all cost, quality, timeliness, etc. If a US state government (e.g., New Jersey) steps in, its a calculation based on public-sector unions' pressure, etc. None of the players are going to consult a Sanskritist before making an outsourcing decision. Brian -------------------- YogaVidya.com BrianDanaAkers.com -------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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