In Spite of the Gods: The Rise of Modern India
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book about India
economic analysis book
non-fiction book
political analysis book
social commentary book
In Spite of the Gods: The Rise of Modern India is a non-fiction book that analyzes India’s post-independence political, economic, and social transformation, blending reportage and historical insight to explain its rapid emergence as a modern power.
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| In Spite of the Gods: The Rise of Modern India canonical | 1 |
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| instanceOf |
book about India
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economic analysis book ⓘ non-fiction book ⓘ political analysis book ⓘ social commentary book ⓘ |
| analyzes |
India’s economic reforms
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India’s political institutions ⓘ India’s social stratification ⓘ role of religion in Indian politics ⓘ |
| author | Edward Luce NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfSubject | India NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| examines |
India’s business elites
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India’s middle class ⓘ India’s relations with China ⓘ India’s relations with Pakistan ⓘ India’s relations with the United States ⓘ corruption in India ⓘ rural-urban divide in India ⓘ |
| focusPeriod |
early 21st century India
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late 20th century India ⓘ post-1947 India ⓘ |
| genre |
economic non-fiction
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non-fiction ⓘ political non-fiction ⓘ social history ⓘ |
| hasPerspective | Western journalist’s view of India ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
general readers interested in India
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policy makers and analysts ⓘ students of international affairs ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| narrativeForm | blend of reportage and historical analysis ⓘ |
| notableFor |
comprehensive overview of India’s post-independence transformation
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integration of on-the-ground reportage with historical context ⓘ |
| originalPublicationPlace | United States NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| publisher |
Doubleday
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Little, Brown NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| subject |
Hindu nationalism
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Indian democracy ⓘ Indian economy ⓘ Indian politics ⓘ Indian society ⓘ India’s rise as a modern power ⓘ economic liberalization in India ⓘ globalization and India ⓘ post-independence India ⓘ |
| tone |
analytical
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reportorial ⓘ |
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