Contemporary india: The Basics,Rekha Datta

Name: Contemporary india: The Basics,Rekha Datta
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Taylor & Francis Ltd

Contemporary India: The BasicsAuthor(s): Rekha Datta\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780415841566, 978-0415841566\nSynopsis\nContemporary India: The Basics provides readers with a clear and accessible guide through the richness, diversity and complexity of twenty-first century India. It explores the reality of the countrys cultural diversity which creates both harmony and tension. Covering issues the country faces both domestically and on the global stage, this book analyzes the political, social, cultural and economic landscape of India and investigates how the future might look for India. The book addresses key questions such as:\n\nHow has India risen to be a major economic power?\n\nWhat role does sectarianism play in the worlds largest democracy?\n\nHow do caste and gender affect the structure of Indian society?\n\nWhat is the domestic and international impact of Bollywood?\n\nFeaturing maps, discussion quest.