Dipesh Chakrabarty

Dipesh Chakrabarty is a historian from India who studies how history and society are shaped by economic, political, and cultural factors. He is known for examining the impact of climate change, globalization, and modernity on societies, especially in South Asia. His work challenges traditional Western perspectives on history by emphasizing local experiences and climate's role in human history. Chakrabarty encourages us to understand history as not just events but also as influenced by broader ecological and social changes, fostering a deeper awareness of how our world evolves.