Battling for India: A Citizens Reader

Original price was: ₹399.00.Current price is: ₹249.00.

An anthology examining Indian democracy, citizenship, inequality and the struggle for social justice.

Author	Githa Hariharan and Salim Yusufji
ISBN	9789388874182
Year Of Publication	2019
Pages	360
Language	ENGLISH
Binding	papreback
Publisher	Speaking Tiger

1 in stock

Add to compare

Add to wishlist

Details

ISBN: 9789388874182
Year Of Publication: 2019
Pages : 360

Language : ENGLISH
Binding : paperback
Publisher: speaking tiger

Overview

This collection considers competing visions of India and the meaning of citizenship in a society shaped by political, economic and social divisions. Through essays and contributions from different perspectives, it explores majoritarian politics, market-driven policies, exclusion and the efforts of citizens to protect democratic freedoms and equality.

MEET AUTHOR

Githa Hariharan is an Indian novelist and writer known for exploring social, political and cultural issues. Her works include The Thousand Faces of Night and In Times of Siege.

Salim Yusufji is a writer and editor associated with discussions of citizenship, democracy and social justice in India.

Book Summary

Battling for India: A Citizens Reader presents diverse perspectives on the challenges facing Indian democracy. It examines questions of identity, citizenship, inequality, political power and public participation. The collection encourages readers to reflect on constitutional principles and the role citizens play in building a more inclusive and democratic society.

Reviews (0)