Hindu Nationalism in India
Ideology and Politics
Bidyut Chakrabarty author Bhuwan Jha author
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:2nd Dec '19
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This book offers an in-depth study of right-wing politics in India by analysing the shifting ideologies of Hindu nationalism and its evolution in the late nineteenth century through to twenty-first century.
The authors provide a thorough overview of the chronological evolution of Hindu nationalist organizational outfits to reveal how Hindu nationalist ideology has adapted in ways that have not always corresponded with the orthodox Hindu nationalist position. An examination of the overriding preference for Hindu nationalism demonstrates how it has flourished and continues to remain relevant in contemporary India despite being marginalized at the dawn of India’s independence. The book demonstrates that Hindu nationalism is a context-driven ideological device which is sensitive to the ideas and priorities that gradually gain salience. It also explores Hindu nationalism as a vote-catching device, especially from the late twentieth century onwards.
Providing a nuanced analysis of Hindu nationalism in India as a constantly evolving phenomenon, this book will be of interest to researchers on Asian political theory, nationalism, religious politics and South Asian and Indian politics.
Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate students and faculty. - M. G. Roskin, emeritus, Lycoming College, USA. CHOICE May 2021 Vol. 58 No. 9.
ISBN: 9780367253325
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 453g
276 pages