The Argumentative Indian: Writings on Indian History, Culture, and Identity

The Argumentative Indian brings together a selection of writings from Nobel prize-winning economist Amartya Sen that outline the need to understand contemporary India, including its thriving democracy, in the light of its long argumentative tradition." "Understanding the political, social,...

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Main Author: Sen, Amartya
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New Delhi Penguin Books India Pvt. Ltd. 2006
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