The Rise of Hindu Authoritarianism
Secular Claims, Communal Realities
The definitive analysis of Hindu nationalism in contemporary India and the challenges for the radical LeftWith the Hindu nationalist BJP now replacing the Congress as the only national political force, the communalization of the Indian polity has qualitatively advanced since the earlier edition of this book in 1997. This edition has been substantially reworked and updated with several new chapters added. Hindutva's rise necessitates a more critical take on mainstream secular claims, ironically reinforced by liberal-left sections discovering special virtues in India's 'distinctive' secularism. The careful evaluation of the ongoing debate on 'I…
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- ISBN: 978-1-78663-073-5
- EAN: 9781786630735
- Produktnummer: 22788930
- Verlag: Verso
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2017
- Seitenangabe: 432 S.
- Plattform: EPUB
- Masse: 815 KB
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