Edition |
First edition. |
Description |
x, 383 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 24 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index.(pages[357]-367). |
Contents |
Global and medieval : India's schizophrenic economy -- The Burra Sahibs : the long tentacles of India's state -- Battles of the righteous : the rise of India's lower castes -- The imaginary horse : the continuing threat of Hindu nationalism -- Long live the sycophants! : The Congress Party's continuing love affairs with the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty -- Many crescents : South Asia's divided Muslims -- A triangular dance : why India's relations with the United States and China will shape the world in the 21st century -- New India, old India : the many-layered character of Indian modernity -- Hers to lose : India's huge opportunities and challenges in the 21st century. |
Subject |
India -- Economic conditions -- 21st century.
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India -- Civilization.
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ISBN |
9780385514743 |
Standard No. |
9780385514743 |
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