Modern nation-states are increasingly confronted with minority groups demanding recognition of their identity and accommodation of their cultural differences. These groups are questioning the majoritarian underpinnings of liberal democratic institutions and a consensus seems to be emerging that a commitment to liberal democratic principles is compatible with and does require support and public recognition of different cultures and identities. The reverberations ...
India's urban growth experience has been phenomenal. It is increasing defining the life of the country's population, whether or not they live in cities. This volume explores the many dimensions of this experience, and presents an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the urban phenomenon. A comprehensive introduction enables the reader to understand and assess the complex pattern of the urban process in modern and contemporary India. It underscores the need ...