Indrajit Ray Livres

Focusing on the impact of the British Industrial Revolution, the book examines how Bengal's traditional industries were transformed in the early nineteenth century. While colonial ambivalence is a common explanation for these changes, the study reveals the emergence of a variety of new industries during this time, highlighting a complex interplay between colonial influence and local economic adaptation.

The narrative delves into the challenges faced by colonial Indian industry during a time of significant upheaval, marked by two World Wars and the Great Depression. It examines how these global events shaped economic and social structures in India, influencing the path toward independence. The book highlights the resilience and adaptation of the industry amidst adversity, providing insights into the broader implications for India's future.

The book delves into the industrial history of Bengal, addressing the lack of literature on its development post-industrial revolution. It investigates whether Bengal's industries declined during the British industrial period and explores the reasons behind their resilience amidst technological advancements. Additionally, it scrutinizes the contentious topic of deindustrialization in Bengal, evaluating two main hypotheses: market failures versus imperialistic state interventions. This comprehensive analysis aims to shed light on the complexities of Bengal's industrial trajectory.

This Festschrift is in honor of Sushil Jajodia, Professor in the George Mason University, USA, on the occasion of his 70th birthday. This book contains papers written in honor of Sushil Jajodia, of his vision and his achievements. Sushil has sustained a highly active research agenda spanning several important areas in computer security and privacy, and established himself as a leader in the security research community through unique scholarship and service. He has extraordinarily impacted the scientific and academic community, opening and pioneering new directions of research, and significantly influencing the research and development of security solutions worldwide. Also, his excellent record of research funding shows his commitment to sponsored research and the practical impact of his work. The research areas presented in this Festschrift include membrane computing, spiking neural networks, phylogenetic networks, ant colonies optimization, work bench for bio-computing, reaction systems, entropy of computation, rewriting systems, and insertion-deletion systems.