Adeney, Katharine, 1973-

Contemporary India / Katharine Adeney and Andrew Wyatt. - Houndsmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2010. - xvii, 280 p. : ill., maps ; 22 cm. - Contemporary states and societies . - Contemporary states and societies. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 252-273) and index.

The making of modern India -- The diversity of India -- Governing structures -- Social change -- Politics and society -- Nationalism and culture -- Political economy -- India and the world.

"A broad-ranging introduction to politics and society in India, set in a historical and cultural context. Written by two expert authors it assumes no prior knowledge but aims to provide a balanced and nuanced understanding of the key issues that have faced India since independence and the challenges it confronts in the 21st century"--Provided by publisher.

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Política y cultura--India.
Nacionalismo--India.
Politics and culture--India.
Cultural pluralism--India.
Nationalism--India.
Nation-building--India.
Social change--India.


India--Política y gobierno--1947-
India--Condiciones económicas--1947-
India--Politics and government--1947-
India--Social conditions--1947-
India--Foreign relations--1947-1984.
India--Foreign relations--1984-

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