-Pelinka traces the history of Indian democracy by studying the life and ideas of prominent nationalist leader Subhas Chandra Bose (1897-1945). He combines this with a detailed assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of India's constitution, and of the key contributing factors to the country's democratic success.-
--Survival: Global Politics and Strategy
-Combines a study of the rise and fall of Bose with a study of the roots of Indian democracy. The treatment of Bose focuses on his ideology, foreign policy, relations with Nazi Germany and Japan, and the myths surrounding his death. . . . the book will interest biographers and students of Indian history and politics.-
--Choice
-Expertly translated into English, [Democracy Indian Style] knowledgeably explores the workings of the modern East Indian political system by focusing upon the life of one man, Subhas Chandra Bose, and his profound impact upon India's governmental system.-
--The Bookwatch
-In Democracy Indian Style, Anton Pelinka has written two books in one. The first is a political biography of Subhas Chandra Bose (1897-1945), a determined but failed leader of the Indian nationalist movement. The second is an introduction to contemporary Indian political culture. . . . Pelinka provides interesting, effective introductions to the career of Bose and to India's political culture. . . . Pelinka's work is a good read and will serve well political scientists, historians, students, and general readers seeking to understand modern India.-
--John L. Gordon, Jr., History: Review of New Books
"Pelinka traces the history of Indian democracy by studying the life and ideas of prominent nationalist leader Subhas Chandra Bose (1897-1945). He combines this with a detailed assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of India's constitution, and of the key contributing factors to the country's democratic success."
--Survival: Global Politics and Strategy
"Combines a study of the rise and fall of Bose with a study of the roots of Indian democracy. The treatment of Bose focuses on his ideology, foreign policy, relations with Nazi Germany and Japan, and the myths surrounding his death. . . . the book will interest biographers and students of Indian history and politics."
--Choice
"Expertly translated into English, [Democracy Indian Style] knowledgeably explores the workings of the modern East Indian political system by focusing upon the life of one man, Subhas Chandra Bose, and his profound impact upon India's governmental system."
--The Bookwatch
"In Democracy Indian Style, Anton Pelinka has written two books in one. The first is a political biography of Subhas Chandra Bose (1897-1945), a determined but failed leader of the Indian nationalist movement. The second is an introduction to contemporary Indian political culture. . . . Pelinka provides interesting, effective introductions to the career of Bose and to India's political culture. . . . Pelinka's work is a good read and will serve well political scientists, historians, students, and general readers seeking to understand modern India."
--John L. Gordon, Jr., History: Review of New Books
"Pelinka traces the history of Indian democracy by studying the life and ideas of prominent nationalist leader Subhas Chandra Bose (1897-1945). He combines this with a detailed assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of India's constitution, and of the key contributing factors to the country's democratic success."
--Survival: Global Politics and Strategy
"Combines a study of the rise and fall of Bose with a study of the roots of Indian democracy. The treatment of Bose focuses on his ideology, foreign policy, relations with Nazi Germany and Japan, and the myths surrounding his death. . . . the book will interest biographers and students of Indian history and politics."
--Choice
"Expertly translated into English, [Democracy Indian Style] knowledgeably explores the workings of the modern East Indian political system by focusing upon the life of one man, Subhas Chandra Bose, and his profound impact upon India's governmental system."
--The Bookwatch
"In Democracy Indian Style, Anton Pelinka has written two books in one. The first is a political biography of Subhas Chandra Bose (1897-1945), a determined but failed leader of the Indian nationalist movement. The second is an introduction to contemporary Indian political culture. . . . Pelinka provides interesting, effective introductions to the career of Bose and to India's political culture. . . . Pelinka's work is a good read and will serve well political scientists, historians, students, and general readers seeking to understand modern India."
--John L. Gordon, Jr., History: Review of New Books
"Combines a study of the rise and fall of Bose with a study of the roots of Indian democracy. The treatment of Bose focuses on his ideology, foreign policy, relations with Nazi Germany and Japan, and the myths surrounding his death. . . . the book will interest biographers and students of Indian history and politics."
--Choice
"Expertly translated into English, [Democracy Indian Style] knowledgeably explores the workings of the modern East Indian political system by focusing upon the life of one man, Subhas Chandra Bose, and his profound impact upon India's governmental system."
--The Bookwatch
"In Democracy Indian Style, Anton Pelinka has written two books in one. The first is a political biography of Subhas Chandra Bose (1897-1945), a determined but failed leader of the Indian nationalist movement. The second is an introduction to contemporary Indian political culture. . . . Pelinka provides interesting, effective introductions to the career of Bose and to India's political culture. . . . Pelinka's work is a good read and will serve well political scientists, historians, students, and general readers seeking to understand modern India."
--John L. Gordon, Jr., History: Review of New Books
