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Rajeev Mantri
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Number of Pages
372
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This non-fiction work offers a fresh, evidence-based look at modern India, presenting a new paradigm that contrasts the Nehruvian frame with a liberal, rights-centered approach to development. Aimed at readers of political economy and public policy, it is thoughtful, provocative, and hopeful.
Built on thorough research and the authors’ first-hand experience, the work reexamines the ideas of socialism, secularism, and nonalignment, arguing for a shift toward stronger private rights, liberalism, and pluralism in a diverse society. It also traces how economic reforms initiated in the 1990s achieved renewed strength with the BJP's 2019 electoral continuity and what that means for India's role on the world stage, grounded in a civilizational perspective.
The writing presents content as a series of rigorously argued chapters that blend history, policy analysis, and contemporary examples, making complex debates accessible without oversimplification. The reading experience is enhanced by clear logic, empirical references, and practical implications for citizens, students, and policymakers as they think about national priorities and everyday life.
Readers finish with a nuanced understanding of India's evolving political economy and a practical framework to evaluate current and future policy decisions. It builds confidence to engage in civic discourse, sparks curiosity about strategic choices, and leaves a lasting impression of a forward-looking, inclusive national vision.
Product Details
Author
Rajeev Mantri
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
372
Language
English
SKU
9780143460312
ISBN
9780143460312
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
2x14x22cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 399
₹ 340
₹ 59 Off