India Today [2 volumes]

India Today [2 volumes]
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages : 925
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ISBN-10 : 9780313374630
ISBN-13 : 0313374635
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Book Synopsis India Today [2 volumes] by : Arnold P. Kaminsky

Download or read book India Today [2 volumes] written by Arnold P. Kaminsky and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2011-09-23 with total page 925 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Containing almost 250 entries written by scholars from around the world, this two-volume resource provides current, accurate, and useful information on the politics, economics, society, and cultures of India since 1947. With more than a billion citizens—almost 18 percent of the world's population—India is a reflection of over 5,000 years of interaction and exchange across a wide spectrum of cultures and civilizations. India Today: An Encyclopedia of Life in the Republic describes the growth and development of the nation since it achieved independence from the British Raj in 1947. The two-volume work presents an analytical review of India's transition from fledgling state to the world's largest democracy and potential economic superpower. Providing current data and perspective backed by historical context as appropriate, the encyclopedia brings together the latest scholarship on India's diverse cultures, societies, religions, political cultures, and social and economic challenges. It covers such issues as foreign relations, security, and economic and political developments, helping readers understand India's people and appreciate the nation's importance as a political power and economic force, both regionally and globally.


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