ISBN: Ostalo
Godina izdanja: 2222
Jezik: Engleski
Autor: Strani

Istorija Indije
The Argumentative Indian: Writings on Indian History, Culture and Identity
In sixteen linked essays, Nobel Prize--winning economist Amartya Sen discusses India`s intellectual and political heritage and how its argumentative tradition is vital for the success of its democracy and secular politics. The Argumentative Indian is `a bracing sweep through aspects of Indian history and culture, and a tempered analysis of the highly charged disputes surrounding these subjects--the nature of Hindu traditions, Indian identity, the country`s huge social and economic disparities, and its current place in the world` (Sunil Khilnani, Financial Times, U.K.).


India is a very diverse country with many distinct pursuits, vastly different convictions, widely divergent customs, and a veritable feast of viewpoints. The Argumentative Indian brings together an illuminating selection of writings from Nobel prize-winning economist Amartya Sen that outline the need to understand contemporary India in the light of its long argumentative tradition.

The understanding and use of this rich argumentative tradition are critically important, Sen argues, for the success of India`s democracy, the defence of its secular politics, the removal of inequalities related to class, caste, gender and community, and the pursuit of sub-continental peace.