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Who Wants Democracy / Javeed Alam.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher number: ; Donated by Prof. Romila ThaparPublication details: New Delhi : Orient Longman , 2004.Description: xix, 143p. : 24cmISBN:
  • 9788125027119
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 321.009 ALA
Summary: This book explores the working of democracy in India. Beneath the play of caste and communal politics, and the threats of institutional collapse, the author sees democracy acquiring a firm basis within Indian society. He shows what the voting patterns tell us about the links between regional voices and national unity, between the politics of community and the idea of citizenship, between the commitments of the poor and the apathy of the rich.
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Prof. Romila Thapar's Collection SNU LIBRARY 321.009 ALA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available Prof. Romila Thapar Collection G8278
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This book explores the working of democracy in India. Beneath the play of caste and communal politics, and the threats of institutional collapse, the author sees democracy acquiring a firm basis within Indian society. He shows what the voting patterns tell us about the links between regional voices and national unity, between the politics of community and the idea of citizenship, between the commitments of the poor and the apathy of the rich.

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