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Book Synopsis: India is widely recognized as a new global powerhouse. It has become one of the world's emerging powers, rivaling China in terms of global influence. Yet people still know relatively little about the economic, social, political, and cultural changes unfolding in India today. To what extent are people benefiting from the economic boom? Does caste still exist in India? How is India's culture industry responding to technological change? And what of India's rapidly changing role internationally? This Very Short Introduction looks at the exciting world of change in contemporary India. Craig Jeffrey provides a compelling account of the recent history of the nation, investigating the contradictions that are plaguing modern India and the manner in which people, especially young people, are actively remaking the country in the twenty first century. One thing is clear: India is a country that is going to become increasingly important for the world over the coming decades.
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Discover the vibrant and rapidly changing world of contemporary India with the fascinating book, "Modern India: A Very Short Introduction." This compelling read by Craig Jeffrey provides a compelling account of the recent history of the nation, shedding light on the economic, social, political, and cultural changes that are shaping modern India today.
Unravel the mysteries of India's economic boom and gain insight into the extent to which people are benefiting from this transformation. Explore the question of whether caste still exists in India and how the country's culture industry is responding to technological advancements. Delve into India's evolving role on the international stage and gain a deeper understanding of the contradictions that are plaguing modern India.
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