Book List for Academic Session 20192020

The academic session 20192020 saw a refreshed list of core texts and recommended readings across most departments. The purpose of this page is to provide students, faculty, and staff with a clear, organized reference to the titles that were mandatory or suggested for each program. The list is divided by faculty, and each section contains a brief rationale for the inclusion of the work, along with ISBN numbers and links to the university library catalogue where available.

1. Faculty of Arts & Humanities

1.1. Department of English Literature

• The Norton Anthology of English Literature (8thed.) ISBN: 978-0393936161 A comprehensive collection of poems, drama, and prose that supports all survey courses.
• Modernism: A Very Short Introduction ISBN: 978-0192853345 Provides a concise overview of modernist theory for firstyear modules.
• Shakespeares Tragedies ISBN: 978-0199363244 Critical essays and full texts of major tragedies for Performance Studies.
• Postcolonial Theory: A Critical Introduction ISBN: 978-0198862565 Essential for contemporary literary analysis.

1.2. Department of History

Key texts were chosen to reflect both global and regional perspectives:

• The Origins of the Second World War ISBN: 978-0199282073 Offers a balanced view of prewar diplomacy.
• A History of India (Vol.II) Subaltern Perspectives ISBN: 978-0195586717 Highlights marginalized narratives.
• The World Since 1945 ISBN: 978-0199278847 A concise overview for survey courses.

2. Faculty of Science

2.1. Department of Physics

2.2. Department of Chemistry

The chemistry list emphasizes both conceptual understanding and problemsolving skills.

• Organic Chemistry (9thed.) Clayden, Greeves, Warren ISBN: 978-0199270293 Recommended for all organic chemistry streams.
• Physical Chemistry (2nded.) Peter Atkins, Julio de Paula ISBN: 978-0198821855 Core for thermodynamics and kinetics.
• Inorganic Chemistry (5thed.) Shriver & Atkins ISBN: 978-0199272684 Provides a modern approach to bonding models.

3. Faculty of Engineering & Technology

3.1. Department of Computer Science

Programming, theory, and emerging technologies were all represented.

• Introduction to Algorithms (3rded.) Cormen, Leiserson, Rivest, Stein ISBN: 978-0262033848 Foundation for algorithms courses.
• Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach (3rded.) Russell & Norvig ISBN: 978-0136042594 Standard AI textbook.
• Database System Concepts (7thed.) Silberschatz, Korth, Sudarshan ISBN: 978-0078022159 Core for database design.
• Clean Code Robert C. Martin ISBN: 978-0132350884 Emphasises software craftsmanship.

3.2. Department of Civil Engineering

• Structural Analysis (9thed.) R. C. Hibbeler ISBN: 978-0134723679 Widely used for statics and dynamics.
• Transportation Engineering (4thed.) C. Jotin Khisty, B. Kent Lall ISBN: 978-0132399454 Core for traffic and highway design.
• Water Resources Engineering (2nded.) Larry W. Mays ISBN: 978-0471712572 Covers hydrology and hydraulic design.

4. Faculty of Business & Economics

4.1. Department of Economics

• Principles of Economics (8thed.) N. Gregory Mankiw ISBN: 978-1305971556 Introductory micro and macroeconomics.
• Macroeconomics (4thed.) Olivier Blanchard ISBN: 978-0133785581 Provides a contemporary macro framework.
• Development Economics (2nded.) Debraj Ray ISBN: 978-0199391265 Essential for development studies.

4.2. Department of Management Studies

• Strategic Management: Concepts and Cases (12thed.) Fred R. David ISBN: 978-1337616259 Casebased learning for strategy courses.
• Marketing Management (15thed.) Philip Kotler, Kevin Lane Keller ISBN: 978-0133856460 Core marketing textbook.
• Organizational Behaviour (18thed.) Stephen P. Robbins ISBN: 978-0135166307 Explores behaviour in workplaces.

5. Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

5.1. Department of Anatomy

• Grays Anatomy for Students (3rded.) Drake, Vogl, Mitchell ISBN: 978-1496329802 Standard reference for anatomy labs.

5.2. Department of Pharmacology

• Rang & Dales Pharmacology (8thed.) James M. Ritter ISBN: 978-1119324510 Comprehensive drug mechanisms.

6. How to Access the Books

All listed titles are available through the university librarys digital catalogue. Students can locate a copy by entering the ISBN or title in the library search portal. Physical copies are held in the main reading room, while ebooks can be accessed via the librarys eresource platform using the university credentials.

7. Updating the List

The book list for each session is reviewed annually by the respective departmental committees. Suggestions for new titles or replacements are welcomed through the Book List Submission Form. The final list is approved by the Academic Council before the start of each semester.

For any queries regarding specific editions, alternative formats, or supplemental materials, please contact the departments academic coordinator.