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Author Luce, Edward, 1968-

Title In spite of the gods : the strange rise of modern India / Edward Luce.

Edition First edition in the U.S.
Publication Info. New York : Doubleday, [2007]
©2007
Bookmark link: https://library.naperville-lib.org:444/record=b1254645~S1
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 Nichols Adult Nonfiction  954.053 LUC    AVAILABLE
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Description x, 383 pages : illustrations (some color), map ; 24 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages [357]-367) and index.
Contents Global and medieval : India's schizophrenic economy -- The Burra Sahibs : the long tentacles of India's state -- Battles of the righteous : the rise of India's lower castes -- The imaginary horse : the continuing threat of Hindu nationalism -- Long live the sycophants! : The Congress Party's continuing love affairs with the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty -- Many crescents : South Asia's divided Muslims -- A triangular dance : why India's relations with the United States and China will shape the world in the 21st century -- New India, old India : the many-layered character of Indian modernity -- Hers to lose : India's huge opportunities and challenges in the 21st century.
Subject India -- Economic conditions -- 21st century.
India -- Civilization.
ISBN 9780385514743
0385514743
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