This comprehensive study explores the historical evolution of India into the world’s largest democracy. Judith M. Brown analyzes the complex processes of change from the height of British imperial rule in the 19th century to the challenges of the late 20th century. The book examines how India's diverse social structures, nationalist movements, and colonial legacy interacted to shape its uniqu…
This book offers a critical insight into four decades of the Indian constitution. It charts the course of constitutional reform in India from the euphoric idealism of the post-independence period, through the crisis-ridden years of the emergency, and up to Rajiv Gandhi’s brief stay in power. Written with transparent affection towards the Indian people, Working a Democratic Constitution repres…