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Assembling India’s Constitution: A New Democratic History | How Citizens, Communities, and Public Movements Shaped Constitutionalism, Democracy, and the Making of Independent India

SKU: 9780670099658

599.25

Dive into “Assembling India’s Constitution: A New Democratic History” by Ornit Shani, a groundbreaking book that redefines our understanding of independent India’s foundational document. This essential work illuminates how citizens, communities, and public movements were central to shaping constitutionalism and India’s vibrant democracy. Moving beyond traditional narratives, it unveils the diverse, parallel constitution-making processes driven by the very people it served. Discover how this deep sense of public ownership became crucial for the legitimacy and enduring resilience of India’s democracy against all odds. An indispensable read for anyone interested in Indian history, political science, nation-building, and the power of collective action in shaping modern states.

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Description

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Allen Lane (30 September 2025)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0670099651
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0670099658
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 727 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.3 x 3.4 x 23.4 cm
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ India
  • Importer ‏ : ‎ Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd
  • Packer ‏ : ‎ Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd
  • Best Sellers Rank: #2,288 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

  • #6 in Constitutional Law
  • #12 in Indian History (Books)
  • #38 in Politics
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