The Oxford Companion to Politics in India

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This paperback edition, with a new Preface, is tailored for the student market. It features thirty-eight essays by eminent experts covering significant topics in Indian politics. These essays explore the connections between Indian politics and state institutions, ideologies, political processes, social movements, identity politics, government policy, international affairs, and academia. The resilience of India's democratic system amidst vast diversity has been a focal point of academic discussion. In recent decades, India has emerged as a global economic and political power, experiencing rapid transformations in its political and social structures. Understanding these changes is a complex endeavor, and this resource effectively captures both macro and micro perspectives of Indian politics in a global context. Designed for students and educators, this comprehensive survey presents a cohesive examination of Indian politics, organized into eight sections. The essays integrate historical narratives with contemporary analyses, offering an accessible yet thoroughly researched overview of modern Indian politics.