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
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: March 2000 Click for more in this series: Contemporary South Asia |
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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Publisher Description: 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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