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The essays in this volume bring together a rich and scholarly collection of thought and new work linked by a commitment to the preservation and promotion of secularism and Democracy in South Asia. The contributors come from different disciplines and ideological persuasions—political scientist, the sociologist, the historian, the literary critic, and the area specialist. Sudhir Chandra’s and Sikata Banerjee’s essays in Part I deal with nationalist thought ...
This is an incisive critique of reliance on nuclear weapons for security, both globally and in South Asia. The book addresses a range of issues including the ethics of war, the delusions of deterrence, post-Cold War policies and power equations, and current global security dilemmas. The authors argue that nuclearization has made South Asia the world’s ‘most dangerous place’, eroding the stature of India and Pakistan and distorting their priorities. As the ...
This book brings together acknowledged experts in their respective fields to provide a uniquely authoritative and comprehensive perspective on globalization and its impact on South Asia generally, and on India in particular. Globalization and South Asia: Multidimensional Perspectives covers a wide range of issues both economic and beyond. Apart from area studies of Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh and India, other issues taken up for study include the World ...