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India Today [2 volumes] - An Encyclopedia of Life in the Republic (Hardcover)
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India Today [2 volumes] - An Encyclopedia of Life in the Republic (Hardcover)
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Containing almost 250 entries written by scholars from around the
world, this two-volume resource provides current, accurate, and
useful information on the politics, economics, society, and
cultures of India since 1947. With more than a billion
citizens-almost 18 percent of the world's population-India is a
reflection of over 5,000 years of interaction and exchange across a
wide spectrum of cultures and civilizations. India Today: An
Encyclopedia of Life in the Republic describes the growth and
development of the nation since it achieved independence from the
British Raj in 1947. The two-volume work presents an analytical
review of India's transition from fledgling state to the world's
largest democracy and potential economic superpower. Providing
current data and perspective backed by historical context as
appropriate, the encyclopedia brings together the latest
scholarship on India's diverse cultures, societies, religions,
political cultures, and social and economic challenges. It covers
such issues as foreign relations, security, and economic and
political developments, helping readers understand India's people
and appreciate the nation's importance as a political power and
economic force, both regionally and globally. 240 A-Z entries on
the social, political, cultural, and economic development of India
since 1947 Contributions from more than 100 distinguished
international scholars from five continents A chronology of major
domestic, regional, and world events in and involving India from
1947 to 2010 A "Guide to Related Topics" to allow readers to trace
main themes across related entries An extensive Selected
Bibliography containing multicultural and multidisciplinary
materials and scholarship on the growth and development of the
Republic of India from 1947 to the present
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