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Madhu Kailas
Indian Economic History
Capitalism And Governance
Bombay Plan Analysis
National Development Strategy
Business Leaders Impact
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Binding
Hardback
Number of Pages
118
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
The Boatman Of Murshidabad Invites You Into A Pivotal Moment In India's Economic History, Revisiting The Bombay Plan—A Groundbreaking Blueprint For National Development Drafted In The Mid-1940S By India’S Leading Business Figures And Technocrats. This Thoughtful Non-Fiction Work Speaks To Students, Researchers, And Curious Readers Of Economic History Who Want To Understand How Business And Governance Shaped Independence-Era Planning. The Tone Is Insightful, Educational, And Timely.
Written As A Carefully Curated Collection, The Boatman Of Murshidabad Gathers Perspectives From Business Luminaries Like J.R.D. Tata And G.D. Birla Alongside Scholars Meghnad Desai, Gita Piramal, And R. Gopalakrishnan. They Assess How The Bombay Plan Envisioned A Partnership Between State Intervention And The Capitalist Class, And How Those Ideas Shaped Policy In The Crucial Early Years After Independence. The Book Places The Plan In Its Historical Moment, Offering Context, Debates, And A Nuanced Assessment Of Its Enduring Influence On India's Development Trajectory.
The Prose Is Accessible And Engaging, With Clear Explanations Of Complex Concepts, Concise Biographical And Institutional Context, And A Thoughtful Synthesis Of History And Policy. Readers Will Move Through The Proposals, The Conversations They Sparked, And The Cross-Disciplinary Dialogue Between Industry, Academia, And Government, Making This A Readable And Illuminating Journey Through Economic Planning.
After Finishing The Boatman Of Murshidabad, Readers Gain A Nuanced View Of India's Economic Landscape And The Lasting Influence Of Early Planning On Modern Policy. It Invites Reflection On How Ideas From Industry And Government Continue To Shape Development, Leaving Readers With A Sense Of Context, Relevance, And Confidence In Interpreting Economic History.
Product Details
Author
Madhu Kailas
Publisher
aleph book company
Number of Pages
118
Language
English
SKU
9789390652822
ISBN
9789390652822
Reading Age
All
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 399
₹ 380
₹ 19 Off