"This book presents a comprehensive overview of the contemporary experiences of democracy in India. It explores the modes by which democracy as an idea, and as a practice, is interpreted, enforced, and lived in India's current political climate. The book employs 'case studies' a…
"Comparing the structures and challenges of democratic constitutionalism in India and the European Union, this book explores how democracy is possible within vastly diverse societies of continental scale, and why a constitutional framework is best able to secure the ideals of co…
The Indian Parliament and democratic transformation
The Indian Parliament and democratic transformation
The success of India's democracy
by Kohli, Atul
fromContemporary South Asia (Cambridge, England)
"How has democracy taken root in India in the face of a low-income economy, poverty, illiteracy and ethnic diversity? Atul Kohli brings together leading scholars of Indian politics to explore this intriguing anomaly. Themes addressed include politics, ethnicity, federalism, cast…
The success of India's democracy
by Kohli, Atul
fromContemporary South Asia (Cambridge, England)
"How has democracy taken root in India in the face of a low-income economy, poverty, illiteracy and ethnic diversity? Atul Kohli brings together leading scholars of Indian politics to explore this intriguing anomaly. Themes addressed include politics, ethnicity, federalism, cast…
Most of the papers presented at the Workshop on Violence and the State in India, held at Amherst during 30 April-1 May 2004.
Most of the papers presented at the Workshop on Violence and the State in India, held at Amherst during 30 April-1 May 2004.