The Burden of Democracy
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A penetrating analysis of Indian democracy, examining inequality, accountability, political participation and the responsibilities of the state.
| Author Name |
Pratap Bhanu Mehta |
|---|---|
| ISBN |
9780143441038 |
| Year of Publication |
2017 |
| Pages |
192 |
| Language |
English |
| Binding |
Paperback |
| Publisher |
Penguin |
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ISBN: 9780143441038
Year Of Publication: 2017
Pages : 192
Language : English
Binding : Paperback
Publisher: Penguin
In The Burden of Democracy, Pratap Bhanu Mehta considers why democracy in India, despite its remarkable achievements, continues to face serious challenges. He examines how persistent social inequalities and inadequate understandings of the state's role can weaken democratic institutions and limit effective collective action.
Mehta also considers democracy's deeper aspiration: enabling citizens to achieve dignity and self-respect. The book combines political theory with observations about Indian society and governance, offering an accessible framework for thinking about the country's democratic future.
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Pratap Bhanu Mehta is an Indian political theorist and academic whose work focuses on political theory, constitutionalism, Indian politics, governance and political economy. He has taught at institutions including Harvard University, New York University and Jawaharlal Nehru University and has been associated with the Centre for Policy Research and Ashoka University. His writing frequently examines the relationship between democracy, institutions, society and political ideas.
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