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Number of Pages
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Language
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Book Summary
Non-fiction collection of essays examining democracy in India. It challenges the idea that democracy is a finished project, presenting it instead as an ongoing experiment shaped by participation, inequality, and accountability. The intended reader includes scholars, students, policymakers, and readers curious about how democracy works in practice. The tone is optimistic, lively, and rigorously argued, inviting readers to rethink what democracy can become in a developing society.
Content is presented as a series of tightly argued essays that blend historical context with contemporary analysis. It revisits the founding promise of democracy and assesses how persistent social inequality and misperceptions about the stateโs proper function shape its operation. The prose is accessible and patient, guiding readers through complex ideas with concrete examples and clear logic.
For non-fiction readers, the volume covers concepts such as political participation, accountability, governance, public policy, and civic responsibility. Learning feels approachable as it connects theory to real-world implications for governance and daily life. It also invites readers to examine how institutions interact with ordinary citizens and what changes might strengthen democratic life.
Readers gain a deeper understanding of democracy's challenges and its enduring potential, building critical thinking, civic awareness, and informed optimism about public life.
Product Details
Author
Pratap Bhanu Mehta
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
192
Language
English
SKU
9780143441038
ISBN
9780143441038
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.7x1.02x19.79cm
Binding
Paperback
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