DIVERSITY, DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT

Book Details

• Author: B.K. Nagla (Ed.)

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2021

• ISBN: 9788131612033

• Pages: 284

• Cover: Hardcover

About the Book

This thought-provoking volume, Diversity, Democracy and Development, edited by renowned sociologist B.K. Nagla, explores the distinct trajectory of Indian democracy, emphasizing how it diverges from Western models. With its pluralistic society, layered national identities, and evolving democratic practices, India presents a compelling case that resists easy comparison with the canonical models of democracy found in the West.

Bringing together contributions from eminent scholars across India, Europe, Asia, and South America, the book offers both historical context and contemporary analysis of democratic developments in various geopolitical regions. Topics covered include cultural pluralism, sustainable development, social justice, tribal issues, industrial transformation, urban structures, identity-based movements, and the socio-political aftermath of demonetization.

The Indian democratic experience is portrayed as one that encompasses both pan-nationalism and regional assertions, where democracy functions not through uniformity but through negotiated coexistence. The contributors delve into critical issues such as tribal development, the Patel reservation agitation, global equity, environmental sustainability, and the role of NGOs in urban governance.

Spanning a wide geographical canvas and featuring multidisciplinary perspectives, this collection is ideal for students, scholars, and academics in sociology, political science, development studies, and history. It serves as a valuable academic resource for understanding the dynamics of democracy in a rapidly globalizing and diversifying world, while also offering fresh insights into India’s democratic journey as a unique model of governance and social transformation.