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Cultivating Democracy is a groundbreaking ethnographic study that explores how democratic ideals and practices become embedded in the social fabric of rural Indian villages. Rather than viewing democracy as a top-down system imposed by institutions, Mukulika Banerjee demonstrates how villagers actively cultivate and sustain democratic values through daily interactions, local governance, and community participation.
Through detailed fieldwork and compelling narratives, the book reveals the organic processes by which democracy takes root at the grassroots level. Banerjee challenges conventional understandings of democratic functioning by showing how local customs, social relationships, and cultural practices intersect with formal democratic procedures. The study provides valuable insights into how ordinary people navigate political processes, negotiate collective decisions, and maintain democratic principles within their communities, offering a fresh perspective on democracy in non-Western contexts.
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