{"product_id":"the-great-indian-middle-class-1","title":"the great indian middle class","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"107\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"107\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"406\"\u003e• Author: Pavan K. Varma\u003cbr data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"136\"\u003e• Publisher: Penguin Books\u003cbr data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"165\"\u003e• Language: English\u003cbr data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"187\"\u003e• Published Year: 2007\u003cbr data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"212\"\u003e• Pages: 241\u003cbr data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"227\"\u003e• Dimensions: 19 x 13 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"254\"\u003e• Binding: Paperback\u003cbr data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"277\"\u003e• ISBN: 9780143103257\u003cbr data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"301\"\u003e• Book Condition: Used – Good\u003cbr data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"333\"\u003e• Condition Note: Book is in good condition.\u003cbr data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"380\"\u003e• Availability: In Stock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"426\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"426\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"832\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"459\"\u003eThe Great Indian Middle Class\u003c\/em\u003e by Pavan K. Varma presents a sharp and insightful critique of India’s post-independence middle class, examining its rise, aspirations, contradictions, and influence on the nation’s social and political landscape. The author analyzes how economic growth, globalization, and changing cultural values have shaped the attitudes and priorities of this influential social group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003eThrough historical context and contemporary observation, Varma explores issues such as consumerism, civic responsibility, nationalism, and social inequality. Written in an engaging and analytical style, the book encourages readers to reflect on the role of the middle class in shaping modern India’s identity and democratic culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003eIdeal for students, researchers, and readers interested in sociology, politics, and contemporary Indian society, this work remains a thought-provoking commentary on social change in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50790333743408,"sku":"BestBookCentre__G12910","price":175.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/8529thegreatindianmiddleclass.jpg?v=1772184689","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/the-great-indian-middle-class-1","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}