Understanding Contemporary India

Useful as a core text and as a supplement, this work overviews India's geography, history, nationalist movement, politics, international relations, economy, society, religions, environmental challenges, and arts and literature. There are chapters on the role of women, caste, and urbanization. B&w photos and a glossary are included. Ganguly teaches Asian studies and government at the University of Texas. DeVotta teaches political science at Michigan State University. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR