Contemporary India: The Basics, Paperback

Contemporary India: The Basics provides readers with a clear and accessible guide through the richness, diversity and complexity of 21^st Century India. The book explores the political, social, cultural and economic landscape of India and addresses key questions such as:

• How has India risen to be a major economic power?
• What role does sectarianism play in the world's largest democracy?
• How do caste and gender affect the structure of Indian society?
• What is the domestic and international impact of Bollywood?

Featuring maps, a glossary and suggestions for further reading, this is the ideal introduction to India for those are new to the study of this most fascinating and complex of countries.