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T.S.R. Subramanian
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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
376
Language
English
Book Summary
This Non-Fiction Governance Study Uses Anecdote, Wit, And Careful Analysis To Trace The Slow Decay Of Public Administration From Colonial Times Through The Post-Independence Era In India. It Reveals How The Bureaucracy Increasingly Answers To Political Interests, Building A Self-Serving Elite While The Voices Of The Poor And Ordinary Citizens Go Unheard. Intended For Readers Curious About Public Policy, History, And Civic Life, The Tone Is Piercing Yet Approachable—Serious In Its Critique, But Framed With Humor And Clarity To Invite Reflection Rather Than Despair.
Drawing On A Rich Reservoir Of Experience And A Prodigious Memory For Detail, The Narrative Weaves Vivid Case-Like Vignettes Into A Coherent Whole. The Writing Blends Humor With Rigorous Observation, Making Complex Public-Administration Concepts Accessible To Non-Specialists Curious About Governance, Policy, And Institutional Reform.
Readers Move Through Historical Snapshots Of Governance, Moments Of Policy Decision, And Everyday Frictions Between Officials And Citizens. The Voice Is Crisp And Ironic, Inviting Readers To Question How Systems Work And Why Reforms Falter. It Educates Without Preaching, Offering A Lens To Understand Present-Day Governance Challenges And Opportunities For Change.
Readers Finish With A Clearer Lens On How Governance Shapes Daily Life In India, Improved Civic Literacy, And A Tempered Curiosity About Reform. The Work Leaves A Lasting Impression By Showing That Understanding Institutions Can Empower Readers To Engage More Thoughtfully With Public Life And Advocate For Meaningful Change.
Product Details
Author
T.S.R. Subramanian
Publisher
Rupa Publications
Number of Pages
376
Language
English
Dimensions
217 x 142 x 1 cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 595
₹ 566
₹ 29 Off