The Politics of India Since Independence

Author: Paul R BrassPublisher: Cambridge University pressYear: 2004Language: EnglishPages: 404ISBN/UPC (if available): 0521543053 DescriptionThe first edition of The Politics of India since Independence argued that the Indian state, society, and economy were in the midst of a systematic crisis produced by the centralizing drives of a national leadership determined to transform the country into a modern, industrialized, military strong state. In the three yeas since this edition was published, this crisis has intensified, revealing itself in secessionist movements and in increased inter caste conflicts. The country has witnessed the rise of Hindu nationalism and the worst communal massacres since Independence following the destruction of the mosque in Ayodhya. The issue before the country now is whether or not it can find within its won traditions and moral material resources leadership to restore a political and communal balance in state and society.REVIEWSThis is the most significant