{"product_id":"crisis-of-urban-middle-class","title":"Crisis of Urban Middle Class","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinita Pandey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rawat Publications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8131602176\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 226\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.7 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eemergence of the middle class in modern India\u003c\/strong\u003e is largely credited to the introduction of \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish education during British rule\u003c\/strong\u003e. The middle class has always been a \u003cstrong\u003efocal point for academicians, researchers, and policy makers\u003c\/strong\u003e, acting as a \u003cstrong\u003ebalancing force in society\u003c\/strong\u003e due to its intermediary position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePost-1990, the \u003cstrong\u003eurban middle class\u003c\/strong\u003e drew significant attention from both \u003cstrong\u003epolicy makers and multinational corporations\u003c\/strong\u003e, primarily due to its growing \u003cstrong\u003econsumption potential\u003c\/strong\u003e. However, the conventional portrayal of this class as \u003cstrong\u003eflourishing, hypocritical, and self-centered\u003c\/strong\u003e is often \u003cstrong\u003emisleading and incomplete\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book explores the \u003cstrong\u003eurban middle class in transition\u003c\/strong\u003e, analyzing the \u003cstrong\u003ecrisis it faces\u003c\/strong\u003e across \u003cstrong\u003esocio-economic, cultural, and psycho-political dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e. With \u003cstrong\u003eHyderabad as a case study\u003c\/strong\u003e, it examines the \u003cstrong\u003ecauses and consequences\u003c\/strong\u003e of these changes, providing an \u003cstrong\u003eobjective and research-driven perspective\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is an insightful resource for \u003cstrong\u003estudents, sociologists, and urban studies scholars\u003c\/strong\u003e seeking to understand the \u003cstrong\u003eevolving nature of India’s middle class\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author \/ Editor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVinita Pandey is associated with the \u003cstrong\u003eDepartment of Sociology, Nizam College, Osmania University, Hyderabad\u003c\/strong\u003e. Her areas of expertise include \u003cstrong\u003eurban sociology, social psychology, qualitative research, and development studies\u003c\/strong\u003e. She has authored several research papers and co-authored the translation of \u003cstrong\u003ePersian grammar\u003c\/strong\u003e. She is also a recipient of the \u003cstrong\u003eVidya Shiromani Award (2007)\u003c\/strong\u003e, presented by the \u003cstrong\u003eCitizens Council of Andhra Pradesh\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rawat Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50026124837168,"sku":"DRG.RawatPublications_8131602176","price":972.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/613lwzfGXPL.jpg?v=1756392793","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/crisis-of-urban-middle-class","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}