Explore the intellectual and social history of India’s formative development period from 1930-50 in ‘DEVELOPING INDIA (OIP)’. This insightful book, published by Oxford University Press, delves into the evolving concepts of progress, self-government, and nation-building during a pivotal era. Discover how immediate political struggles shaped visions of sovereignty and equity, and analyze the crucial roles of science, technology, social concerns, and national discipline in alternative development models. ‘DEVELOPING INDIA’ offers a compelling argument for development ideas distinct from 19th-century industrialization, tracing the intellectual landscape of late colonialism and emergent nationalism. Essential reading for understanding South Asian history.