India Shastra

Reflections on the Nation in our Time

Autori

• Shashi Tharoor

Parametri

• 492 pagine
• 18 ore di lettura

• Indie
• Politica
• Saggistica
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Storia

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The book delves into India's rapid transformation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party, examining the profound shifts in politics, economy, and society. It highlights both the optimistic signs of revival and the troubling rise of majoritarianism, intolerance, and corruption. Shashi Tharoor explores the tension between modernization and the foundational democratic values of the nation, questioning whether progress is overshadowing essential social issues like poverty and education. His insightful essays provide a contemporary perspective on India's complex challenges.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2015

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