Books in the India in the Modern World series

Charts the early development of science in India, its role in the secularization of Indian society, and the subsequent reassertion, adaptation and rejection of traditional modes of thought. This book explores the beliefs of key Indian scientists, including Jagadish Chandra Bose, PC Roy and SN Bose.

Provides an account of India's role in world politics at the beginning of the twenty-first century. This book shows how the approach laid down by Nehru and followed by his successors has been replaced. It discusses this change, shows how it has come about, and explores how India's role in world politics might develop going forward.

Examines economic growth in India from 1951 onwards. This title argues that growth and stagnation should be considered over the medium term, and that the precise role of the state - in relation to particular historical and political-economic circumstances - is more important than the overall level of state involvement or disengagement.

Examines the key period of liberalization in India from 1991 to 2008. This book analyzes the relationship between growth and liberalization and, in particular, 'miracle growth rate' and its sustainability in the Indian economic environment.

This book provides a balanced evaluation of the process of deregulation and privatisation within the overall context of economic reform in India.