Indian Politics and Society since Independence : Events, Processes and Ideology,9780203927670

Indian Politics and Society since Independence : Events, Processes and Ideology

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ISBN13: 9780203927670
ISBN10: 0203927672
Pub. Date: 2008-05-12
Publisher(s): Taylor & Francis
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Summary

This book examines politics and society in India. It explores new areas enmeshed in the complex social, economic and political processes of the country. Linking structural characteristics with the broader sociological context, the book emphasises the strong influence of sociological issues on politics.

Table of Contents

Contents Abbreviations Glossary List of Tables Political Map of India Introduction 1. Setting the scene 2. Shaping Indian politics: the language of Identity 3. Indian Democracy: liberalism in its reinvented form 4. Parliamentary Federalism in India: redefining the Westminster model 5. The Chaotic 1960s: a decade of experiments and turmoil 6. The Left Front and the 2006 Assembly Elections in West Bengal: Marxism reinvented 7. Coalition Politics in India: cultural synergy or political expediency Conclusion Annotated Bibliography

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