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The Other India: Realities of an Emerging Power

By Rajesh Chakrabarti (editor)

Book information

Publisher
Sage Publications Pvt. Ltd
Year
2009
ISBN
2009025086, 9788132102243, 813210224X
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1499359 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
304\303
Time added
2022-05-02 10:19:00

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This collection documents and analyzes, from different angles, the forces and trends that shape contemporary India′s socio-economic reality. The contributors comprise an eclectic group―spiritual leaders, grassroot activists, as well as eminent thinkers from diverse fields like the judiciary, social development, environment, education, contemporary science and art. In contrast to the dominant characterization of a "Shining India" in recent years, these articles present a complex and multi-dimensional reality, essential for a balanced, objective understanding of the issues that shape today′s India and indeed the world. The Other India: Realities of an Emerging Power focuses on an India far removed from a country of glass and steel high-rises and air-conditioned schools; glistening malls and multiplexes; and fashion shows, Bollywood and T20 cricket. It explores issues like poverty and social justice; the role of religion in society―from inspiring struggles for social justice to instigating terrorism―the dangers of mindless destruction of nature, violation of human rights and the role of social action. Here dispassionate analysis of history and contemporary forces alternate with straight-from-the-heart narratives of grassroot activists. Candid despair shares space with encouraging stories of collective action bringing about real change. This compilation will hold tremendous appeal for the general reader and will serve as an indispensable reference for policy-makers, academics and thinkers working in the fields of sociology, religion, environment, education, human rights, law and justice, development issues and politics. It is a must-read for anyone trying to get a holistic picture of contemporary India′s dynamic society and economy. Cover Contents Foreword Preface Introduction Section I: India—Seven Portraits 1 - India—21st Century Disconnects 2 - Secularism in India—A Minority Perspective 3 - The Struggle of an Artist 4 - An Aesthetic of Erasures 5 - Shaping India’s Agricultural Destiny 6 - Inclusive Sustainable Development Section II: Faith that Heals—Religion and Social Justice 7 - Religion and Social Justice 8 - Religion in the Quest for Global Justice and Peace Section III: The Violence of Religious Identities 9 - Terrorism—Causes and Remedies 10 - From the Age of Anxiety to the Age of Fear 11 - Defi ne Terrorism, and You Could be Targeting Your Own Leaders 12 - Justice for Peace—Challenges from Gujarat Section IV: Nature—Sustaining the Sustainer 13 - Earth Democracy, Living Democracy 14 - Unfair Land Deals, Unjust Water Grab Section V: Actions and Reactors in War and Peace 15 - Peace—Imperative for South Asia 16 - Nuclear Energy—Hardly an Unmixed Blessing Section VI: Justice 17 - Caste—A Persistent Mind Disease 18 - The Buddha and the Caste System 19 - The Human Price of Flawed Development 20 - Unorganized Sector Labor—A Reality Check 21 - The Extent of Bonded Labor in India 22 - The Civil Service and the Right to Dissent 23 - Appointing the Judges Section VII: CollectiveSuccess 24 - Food from the Courts 25 - Water Harvesting in Arid Rajasthan and Himalaya—A Story of Community Action 26 - Empowering Women—The SEWA Experience About the Editor and Contributors

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