Behold The Leviathan: The Unusual Rise Of Modern India is a thought-provoking journey into how modern India has transformed in unexpected ways. This non-fiction exploration of economics, society, and policy speaks to readers with a curious mind—professionals, students, policymakers, and anyone eager to understand how a billion-plus population is reshaping the global landscape. The tone is inspiring and educational, blending data with human stories to reveal a nation that defies stereotypes and offers a hopeful picture of what is possible.
Behold The Leviathan is built on extensive travel and conversations with over fifty leading thinkers across business, policy, media, and academia. Structured as a clear, chapter-driven narrative, it spotlights segments that are often overlooked—women, oppressed castes, and rural communities—that are driving India’s economic strides while candidly examining the challenges many Indian companies face. The book blends lively storytelling with rigorous research, bringing you real-world examples such as India’s surprising parity with the United States in chess grandmasters and its ambitious forays into space, to illustrate the scale and variety of progress.
- Key content elements: social empowerment, economic transformation, sector-by-sector profiles, and policy insights
- Standout features: travel-inspired research, more than fifty interviews, and compelling case studies
- Learning outcomes: a nuanced understanding of India’s growth, opportunities, and the hurdles to sustainable progress
- Writing style: accessible, data-driven narrative that reads like a journey
Behold The Leviathan reveals a nuanced portrait of modern India that helps readers rethink what’s possible. After finishing, you’ll feel informed, inspired, and better equipped to engage with one of the world’s most dynamic economies.
