This work offers a broad survey of India's search for political identity in the context of a culture marked by strong conflicting socio-religious traditions. The books also surveys the historical development of India from earliest times through British colonialism to the present. Among the discussions are a comparison of Indian historical development with that of China; a view of the development of Indian civilization and political culture in terms of the socio-religious conflicts and traditions of Hindus and Moslems; and coverage of the politicization of religion and communalization of politics in the current era which pits Moslems against Hindus, challenging the unity and secular nature of the Indian state.
- ISBN10 1322508518
- ISBN13 9781322508511
- Publish Date 1 January 2014 (first published 31 March 1997)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 14 April 2015
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc
- Imprint M.E. Sharpe
- Edition Revised ed.
- Format eBook
- Pages 472
- Language English