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Stanley Cavell’s Democratic Perfectionism: Community, Individuality, and Post-Truth Politics
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Star Crossed India: Let Down by Leadership
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Start Where You Are
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State & Politics In India (themes In Politics)
0Original price was: ₹775.00.₹736.25Current price is: ₹736.25.Explore the intricate sociological roots of Indian politics with “State & Politics In India (themes In Politics)”. This essential volume features contributions from eminent scholars, delving into how modern politics is shaped by and, in turn, influences shifts in caste structures, religious communities, and various social identities. Discover the dynamic interplay between society and governance in contemporary India. Perfect for students, researchers, and anyone interested in the complexities of Indian political sociology. Get your copy from The Bookish Owl today and deepen your understanding of India’s evolving social and political landscape.
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State And Government In Ancient India
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State and Government in Ancient India
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State and Society in Pre-Colonial Asante: 79 (African Studies)
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State and Sub-State Nationalism in Southeast Asia (Elements in Politics and Society in Southeast Asia)
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State Building and Social Policies in Developing Countries: The Political Economy of Development (Routledge Studies in Development Economics)
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State Building in Cold War Asia: Comrades and Competitors on the Sino-Vietnamese Border
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State Failure and Human Miseries : a Study With Special Focus On Famines in British Malabar
0Original price was: ₹610.00.₹457.50Current price is: ₹457.50.Explore the forgotten history of famines in British Malabar, encompassing Kerala’s northern and central regions from the 18th to the mid-20th century. “State Failure and Human Miseries” offers a unique, macro-historical perspective on hunger and destitution, integrating previously untapped primary data from regional and national archives. This comprehensive study, the first of its kind to analyze the causal mechanisms of famine and the state’s responsibility for prevention and mitigation, provides crucial insights into societal vulnerabilities and governance. Ideal for postgraduate students, economic history enthusiasts, and researchers seeking to understand the devastating impact of state failure on human lives. A vital addition to The Bookish Owl’s collection on Indian history and socio-economic studies.
