The Rise of Hindu Authoritarianism - Secular Claims, Communal Realities (Paperback)

With the Hindu nationalist BJP now replacing the Congress as the only national political force, the communalization of the Indian polity has qualitatively advanced since the earlier edition of this book in 1997. This edition has been substantially reworked and updated with several new chapters added. Hindutva's rise necessitates a more critical take on mainstream secular claims ironically reinforced by liberal-left sections discovering special virtues in India's 'distinctive' secularism. The careful evaluation of the ongoing debate on 'Indian fascism' has resonances for the broader debate about how best to assess the dangers of the far right's rise in other liberal democracies. A study follows of how Hindutva forces are pursuing their project of establishing a Hindu Rashtra and how to thwart them through a wider transformative struggle targeting capitalism itself.

General

Imprint:	Verso Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	March 2017
Authors:	Achin Vanaik
Dimensions:	235 x 156 x 33mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	432
ISBN-13:	978-1-78663-072-8
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Hinduism Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Hinduism
LSN:	1-78663-072-9
Barcode:	9781786630728

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