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With growing economic might, new political influence, and changing social dynamics, India has emerged as a major world power in the twenty-first century. India, the Rise of an Asian Giant charts the important features of India`s development since its independence in 1947, assessing those forces that have contributed to the nation`s growth as well as those that have impeded it. Through the lens of India`s past, Dietmar Rothermund offers a new perspective on India today and a fascinating look into the nation`s future.Rothermund explores the diverse roots of India`s economic robustness, from agriculture to the export boom. He looks closely at the country`s democratic system, nuclear decisions, and alliance with the U.S. against terror. In his review of social changes, Rothermund discusses the institution of caste, the rise of a new middle class, the persistance of poverty, the media and Bollywood, and the significance of the global diaspora of twenty million Indians.isbn-9788189632304
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