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India in the World since 1947

National and Transnational Perspectives

Andreas Hilger editor Corinna R Unger editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Peter Lang AG

Published:9th Apr '12

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In recent years, India has become a favorite metaphor to describe developments and phenomena considered characteristic of globalization. Rapid economic and population growth, environmental degradation, geostrategic rivalries, mega cities, global cultural production: India has it all. A transnational perspective on the 65 years of India’s independence has much to offer and some to add to existing studies. The argument is based on the observation that India has a rich history of transnational connections and exchanges, and that it is important to contextualize India’s current developments in its transnational history. Much of what has been happening in the past twenty years has roots which reach back much farther. Only if we study India in the world since 1947 we can understand India in the world today and tomorrow.

«The volume (...) is a valuable contribution to understanding today's India. The editors wisely admit that the future of a rejuvenated India remains open. Short of crystal ball-gazing, the book provides an insightful picture of the modern India that is not only a regional power but also endowed with the aspirations and capacity for reaching out to a global status.» (Jyotirmoy Banerjee, Sehepunkte 13, 2013/3)

ISBN: 9783631611784

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 610g

384 pages

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