India Briefing, 1991 / Edition 1

by Philip Oldenburg

Overview

This book examines India's perception of its international role in relation to post-Cold War global realignment, describes social and literary movements among India's "Untouchables," and reviews the ongoing struggle over Kashmir. It presents comprehensive analyses of politics and the economy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367162214
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/30/2021
Pages:	232
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. Politics: How Threatening a Crisis? 3. India as a Great Power: Perceptions and Prospects 4. The Indian Economy: Muddling Through in a Year of Turmoil 5. Dalit: New Perspectives on India's Untouchables 6. Kashmir's Agony

Editorial Reviews

This year's annual review of political and economic events in India, covering 1990, discusses India's role after the Cold War, the rapid collapse of Chandra Shekhar's government, inflation and the imbalance of payments, Kashmir, and the rising status of "untouchables". Published in cooperation with The Asia Society. Paper edition (unseen), $14.85. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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