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Gyan Prakash
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Number of Pages
456
Language
English
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Book Summary
Emergency Chronicles: Indira Gandhi And Democracy'S Turning Point takes readers into India's turbulent mid-1970s, tracing the Emergency declared in 1975 and its enduring consequences for democracy. Part history, part political study, this book is suited for history lovers, political science students, and curious readers who want a clear, informed portrait of a pivotal moment. The tone is thoughtful, measured, and engaging, inviting readers to understand not just what happened, but why it mattered for everyday citizens.
Gyan Prakash guides you through the years leading up to the Emergency, showing how unmet democratic aspirations, public unrest, and shifting political forces pushed Indira Gandhi's government toward extraordinary measures. The book argues that this turning point was not simply a power grab but a crisis within a democracy, where state authority and civil liberties strained to a breaking point. By weaving together political events, constitutional questions, and social tensions, Emergency Chronicles offers a nuanced portrait of how the emergency reshaped India’s political landscape.
With compelling storytelling and rigorous analysis, the work blends narrative drive with scholarly insight. It situates the Emergency within a broader struggle for democratic rights, showing how decisions in those years reverberated through caste politics and the rise of Hindu nationalism. The result is a readable, thoughtful account that makes difficult ideas accessible without sacrificing depth.
Emergency Chronicles: Indira Gandhi And Democracy'S Turning Point invites readers to reflect on these lessons for today. Emergency Chronicles equips readers with a deeper understanding of how democratic crises unfold and endure. After finishing the book, you’ll see how power, rights, and public dissent shaped India’s trajectory and why this turning point matters in today’s climate of debate over democracy. The work leaves you with a clearer sense of resilience and the ongoing challenge of safeguarding liberty in times of crisis.
Product Details
Author
Gyan Prakash
Publisher
Penguin
Number of Pages
456
Language
English
SKU
9780143450405
ISBN
9780143450405
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 550
₹ 467
15% Off