Contemporary India: Economy, Society, PoliticsContemporary India: Economy, Society, Politics addresses issues facing the nation-state and civil society from diverse perspectives: those of political science, sociology, economics and history. The book is thematically divided into three parts—Economy, Society, and Politics—and includes discussions on topics as wide-ranging as poverty, regional disparities, policies, social change and social movements, the elements of democracy, dynamics of the party system, secularism, federalism, decentralization, and so on. The common thread of democracy, which strings together different aspects of contemporary India, serves as the framework of understanding here and underlies discussions in all the chapters. The book includes 23 original, well-researched and up-to-date chapters by authors who teach different courses in the social sciences. Without compromising on the complexity of their arguments, the authors have used a lucid, conversational style that will attract even readers who have no previous knowledge of the topics. The contributors have also provided a glossary, questions and further readings lists with students' examination needs in mind. |
Contents
Some Important Constituents of Economic Policy Samir Kumar Singh | |
Health andEducation | |
IT and Social Change | |
The Changing Social Structure in Contemporary India | |
Sujit Mahapatra | |
Adult Franchise and Education | |
The Nature and Functioning of Democracy | |
An Evaluation | |
Social and Economic Dimensions | |
Praveen Priyadarshi 16 The Changing Nature of the Party System | |
The Nature of Coalition Politics | |
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