{"product_id":"the-web-beneath-the-waves-and-other-reports-from-our-tangled-world-hardcover","title":"The Web Beneath The Waves : And Other Reports From Our Tangled World | Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Web Beneath the Waves: And Other Reports from Our Tangled World\u003c\/strong\u003e by Samanth Subramanian brings together fifteen years of reporting and reflection across subjects ranging from history, politics and culture to technology, language and sport. The essays examine unexpected questions about the world, including who controls the undersea cables that carry internet traffic, why languages disappear and how personal and political choices shape societies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing on deep reportage and wide-ranging curiosity, the collection moves across countries, communities and periods, connecting stories of corruption, privilege, conflict, heartbreak and hope. It offers readers varied perspectives on subjects that are often overlooked, from Nigerian Jews and Sri Lankan land reclamation to India's quizzing culture and the rivalry between hand-dryer and paper-towel companies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe essays in this collection span a broad range of topics and locations. Some look back at how young Indians viewed their newly independent country in 1967, while others investigate the paths that led two wealthy Sri Lankan brothers towards becoming suicide bombers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubramanian also turns his attention to more specialised questions, examining the language of cricket, the disappearance of languages and the infrastructure behind modern digital communication. The undersea cables that carry internet traffic provide a particularly revealing subject for considering the systems that connect the contemporary world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcross these different reports, the collection combines detailed journalism with empathy and curiosity. The result is a multifaceted portrait built from stories that cross geographical, cultural and historical boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Discover\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFifteen years of reporting and reflection across diverse subjects.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYoung Indians' perspectives on their country in 1967.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe story of two Sri Lankan brothers who became suicide bombers.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe language and culture surrounding the description of batsmen.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe forces contributing to the disappearance of languages.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe competition between hand-dryer and paper-towel companies.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe undersea cables carrying internet connections around the world.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderreported stories involving Nigerian Jews and Singaporean land reclamation.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders interested in long-form journalism and investigative reporting.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders who enjoy essays spanning history, culture, politics and technology.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders curious about underreported stories from around the world.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders interested in contemporary society and global affairs.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Web Beneath the Waves: And Other Reports from Our Tangled World\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together varied pieces of journalism to examine how seemingly unrelated stories connect to the larger world around us. Samanth Subramanian's collection offers an informed and wide-ranging look at people, systems, cultures and events through detailed reporting and reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Samanth Subramanian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54554067042579,"sku":"BY36.866","price":740.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/4494\/6707\/files\/TheWebBeneaththeWaves_1.webp?v=1786422479","url":"https:\/\/booksandyou.in\/products\/the-web-beneath-the-waves-and-other-reports-from-our-tangled-world-hardcover","provider":"Books and You","version":"1.0","type":"link"}