Dharampal-Frick, Gita, editor. creator Kirloskar-Steinbach, Monika, editor. Dwyer, Rachel, editor. Phalkey, Jahnavi, editor. text New Delhi : Oxford University Press , 2015 First Edition monographic eng

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xvi, 326 p. ; 24 cm Key Concepts in Modern Indian Studies is a reference work that introduces the major concepts, ideas, and debates used in the study of modern India. The volume contains more than one hundred entries written by leading scholars from different disciplines, including history, sociology, political science, cultural studies, philosophy, and anthropology. The book examines important concepts such as Ahimsa, Caste, Dalit, Democracy, Development, Hindutva, Nationalism, Nonalignment, Partition, Poverty, Secularism, Swaraj, and Postcolonialism, explaining their historical evolution, contemporary meanings, and significance in academic and public discourse. It serves as an interdisciplinary guide to understanding the social, cultural, political, and economic processes that have shaped modern India and is especially useful for students and researchers in Indian studies, history, political science, sociology, and cultural studies / edited by Gita Dharampal-Frick, Monika Kirloskar-Steinbach, Rachel Dwyer, and Jahnavi Phalkey. History of India--Civilization India--Politics and government 954 DHA 9780199452750 260610 20260618130611.0