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Population and the Political Imagination: Census, Register and Citizenship in India
SKU: 9781032467535
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Explore the intricate links between India’s census, population registers, and the very idea of citizenship. This insightful analysis delves into how classification shapes identity and the state’s relationship with its citizens. Critically examining the politics of governmentality, it unpacks controversies surrounding the CAA 2019 and NRC, focusing on minority inclusion and refugee migration in India, particularly Assam. Understand the role of political imagination in shaping enumeration strategies and its impact on communal polarization. Essential for students of political science, sociology, and migration studies, as well as policy makers and journalists interested in India’s evolving polity.
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