312 Pages
by
Routledge
312 Pages
by
Routledge
312 Pages
by
Routledge
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Since 2001, India has gained new attention as an emerging world power with a rapidly growing economy, a world-class science and technology sector, and a huge English-speaking labor pool. After a period of escalating tension with neighbor Pakistan, wide-ranging peace talks are underway. Within India, there is an unprecedented mood of optimism about the future. At the same time, the nation wrestles... Read more
Foreword; Map of South Asia; Map of India; Introduction. India Briefing: Takeoff at Last? - Philip K. Oldenburg and Alyssa Ayres; Politics: The BJP Falls from Power - Niraja Gopal Jayal; Indian Economy: New Pathways to Growth and Development - Isher Judge Ahluwalia; India's International Relations: The Search for Stability, Space, and Strength - Amitabh Mattoo; The Cultural Background of Hindutva, Richard H. Davis; Work and Wealth - Renana Jhabvala; The Business of Bollywood - Manjeet Kripalani; Downloading India: A Guide to Online Resources - Mary Rader; A Chronology - Irawati Parnerkar; Abbreviations and Glossary; About the Contributors; Index.
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Alyssa Ayres and Philip Oldenburg
