Transforming India: Social and Political Dynamics of Democracy - Couverture souple

Frankel, Dr Francine; Hasan, Dr Zoya; Bhargava, Dr Rajeev; Arora, Balveer

 
9780195658323: Transforming India: Social and Political Dynamics of Democracy
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0195658329 ISBN 13 : 9780195658323
Editeur : OUP India, 2002

Synopsis

This volume provides a cross-disciplinary analysis by leading social scientists of contemporary India of the transformations unleashed by the introduction of egalitarian and liberal principles of government within the context of the colonial legacy, hierarchial social order, group-based identities and plural cultures. Among the transformations discussed are the electoral upsurge of historically marginalized groups creating a 'political democracy of castes', the autonomous mobilization of lower castes and dalits in competition with each other and in opposition to upper castes to assert social equality and capture state power, corruption of institutions by government, tendency towards regionalization, fragmentation of national political parties, violence between Hindus and Muslims, and economic reforms increasing inter-state disparities. The role of the electronic media, the police and the judiciary are also examined as countervailing forces at the all-India level. The book ends by addressing current debates about the implications for democratic principles protecting minority rights of Hindutva, a Sanskritic-based cultural definition of Indianness advanced by the Bharatiya Janata Party, and whether a parliamentary or presidential system is best suited to India.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This volume provides a cross-disciplinary analysis by leading social scientists of contemporary India of the transformations unleashed by the introduction of egalitarian and liberal principles of government within the context of the colonial legacy, hierarchial social order, group-based identities and plural cultures. Among the transformations discussed are the electoral upsurge of historically marginalized groups creating a 'political democracy of castes', the autonomous mobilization of lower castes and dalits in competition with each other and in opposition to upper castes to assert social equality and capture state power, corruption of institutions by government, tendency towards regionalization, fragmentation of national political parties, violence between Hindus and Muslims, and economic reforms increasing inter-state disparities. The role of the electronic media, the police and the judiciary are also examined as countervailing forces at the all-India level. The book ends by addressing current debates about the implications for democratic principles protecting minority rights of Hindutva, a Sanskritic-based cultural definition of Indianness advanced by the Bharatiya Janata Party, and whether a parliamentary or presidential system is best suited to India.

Revue de presse

...the strength of the book lies in the three thematic chapters that bring together the country experiences to study the industry evolution, and the role played by migration and multinational corporations in this industry: these should be essential reading for all development economists and policy makers. (The Economic Journal)

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Éditeur
OUP India
Date d'édition
2002
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0195658329
ISBN 13 
9780195658323
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
456
Coordonnées du fabricant
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9780195651577: Transforming India: Social and Political Dynamics of Democracy

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ISBN 10 :  019565157X ISBN 13 :  9780195651577
Editeur : OUP India, 2000
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