The Argumentative Indian: Writings on Indian History, Culture and Identity
by Amartya Sen
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In this wide-ranging collection of essays, the author explores the many forces that have shaped India’s history, culture, politics, and sense of identity. Drawing on figures such as Rabindranath Tagore and examining subjects from class, gender, secularism, and religious diversity to globalization, nuclear politics, and India’s relationship with China and the West, the book presents a richly plural portrait of the nation. At its heart is a defense of public debate, dissent, and the traditions of reason that have long informed Indian civilization. Insightful and provocative, it challenges narrow definitions of national identity while illuminating India’s place in the modern world.
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Macmillan
Published Jan 1, 2005
436 pages
ISBN: 9780312426026
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First Published
2005
Language
eng
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