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Democratic Politics and Economic Reform in India
Contributor(s): Jenkins, Rob (Author)

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 ISBN: 0521659876     ISBN-13: 9780521659871
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
OUR PRICE: $49.39  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: March 2000
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Political Science | Political Ideologies - Democracy
- Political Science | Comparative Politics
- Business & Economics | Development - Economic Development
Dewey: 338.954
Series: Contemporary South Asia
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6" W x 8.9" L (0.75 lbs) 262 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Indian
Review Citations: Choice 12/01/2000 pg. 775
 
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Successive Indian governments have remained committed to market-oriented reform since its introduction in 1991. In a well-argued and controversial examination of the political dynamics that underlie that commitment, Jenkins challenges existing theories of the relationship between democracy and economic liberalization. He contends that while democracy and liberalization are no longer considered incompatible, the new thinking emphasizes the wholesome aspects of democracy, downplaying the temptations of populism and its reliance on obfuscatory tactics in defusing political resistance. In fact, the author argues, it is through such political maneuvering that democracy survives.
 
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