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Binding
Hard Back
Number of Pages
400
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This non-fiction history rethinks how a nation’s constitution came to be. It centers on the idea that constitutionalism grew from the hands and voices of diverse publics across India and beyond, not just from elite deliberations. Suitable for students, historians, political scientists, and curious readers of political history, it offers a thoughtful, rigorous, and hopeful exploration of democracy in a plural society.
Content is presented through cross-regional analysis, archival sources, and a narrative that ties movements, communities, and reform efforts to constitutional ideas. The work reveals multiple, parallel constitution-making processes that unfolded across the subcontinent, showing how individuals and groups transformed constitutionalism into a medium of struggle and a tool for transformation.
Readers will find a distinctive, accessible approach: a cross-disciplinary, public-centered history that foregrounds ordinary actors alongside formal negotiations. The journey through chapters invites reflection on how ownership of the Constitution helped sustain democracy in the face of daunting challenges, and how these lessons illuminate constitutional thinking in plural societies.
After finishing, readers gain a nuanced understanding of how constitutions reflect public ownership, the resilience of democracy under pressure, and a framework for analyzing constitutional design in other plural contexts. The work builds curiosity, confidence, and a critical perspective on history and politics, leaving a lasting impression of democratic possibility.
Product Details
Author
Rohit De
Publisher
Penguin
Number of Pages
400
Language
English
SKU
BK0528974
ISBN
9780670099658
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
15.3 x 3.4 x 23.4 cm
Binding
Hard Back
MRP: ₹ 799
₹ 679
₹ 120 Off