Lineages of the Present: Ideology and Politics in Contemporary South AsiaIn "Lineages of the Present: Ideology and Politics in Contemporary South Asia," Aijaz Ahmad examines the complex political landscape of South Asia, focusing on India's 1998 nuclear tests and the rise of right-wing politics. He traces the historical and political developments leading to the emergence of Hindu nationalism and its impact on regional dynamics. The book offers a nuanced analysis of the intertwined threads of historical and political traditions in the region, providing insights into the ideological underpinnings of contemporary South Asian politics. Ahmad's work is recognized for its theoretical sophistication and historical depth, making it a significant contribution to the understanding of South Asian political history. |
Contents
Free and Divided | 3 |
Democracy and Dictatorship in Pakistan 197180 | 17 |
Roads Taken and Not Taken | 60 |
Recompositions of Nation | 103 |
Reading Gramsci in | 129 |
Communalist Offensive | 167 |
The Left Chooses | 209 |
The BJP in Government | 240 |
IndoPakistan Politics in | 301 |
Notes | 325 |
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