The Modernity of Tradition : Political Development in India / Lloyd I. Rudolph and Susanne Hoeber Rudolph
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TextPublication details: New Delhi : Orient Blackswan Private Limited , 2010.Edition: 1st Indian EditionDescription: x, 306 p. ; 24 cmISBN: - 9788125017172
- 320.954 RUD
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Notes | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VC Office Books | SNU LIBRARY | 320.954 RUD (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Not For Loan | Books Received from VC office | VC147 |
The Modernity of Tradition is a classic work in Indian political sociology. The authors challenge the view that tradition and modernity are opposing forces. Using examples from Indian politics, they argue that traditional institutions such as caste, kinship, and local leadership have adapted to modern democratic processes rather than disappearing. The book shows how elections, political parties, and democratic participation in India have incorporated traditional social structures, creating a distinctive pattern of political development. It remains an influential study of modernization, democracy, and political change in India.
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