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From Nobel prize-winning economist Amartya Sen, The Argumentative Indian: Writings on Indian Culture, History and Identity brings together an illuminating selection of writings on contemporary India.

India is an immensely diverse country with many distinct pursuits, vastly different convictions, widely divergent customs and a veritable feast of viewpoints.

Out of these conflicting views spring a rich tradition of skeptical argument and cultural achievement which is critically important, argues Amartya Sen, for the success of India''s democracy, the defence of its secular politics, the removal of inequalities related to class, caste, gender and community, and the pursuit of sub-continental peace.

''Profound and stimulating ... the product of a great mind at the peak of its power''
  William Dalrymple, Sunday Times

''One of the most influential public thinkers of our times...This is a book that needed to have bee

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      Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
      Publication Date: 27/07/2006
      ISBN13: 9780141012117, 978-0141012117
      ISBN10: 0141012110
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      History Asian history Politics, Philosophy & Society Cultural studies Politics and government

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      From Nobel prize-winning economist Amartya Sen, The Argumentative Indian: Writings on Indian Culture, History and Identity brings together an illuminating selection of writings on contemporary India.

      India is an immensely diverse country with many distinct pursuits, vastly different convictions, widely divergent customs and a veritable feast of viewpoints.

      Out of these conflicting views spring a rich tradition of skeptical argument and cultural achievement which is critically important, argues Amartya Sen, for the success of India''s democracy, the defence of its secular politics, the removal of inequalities related to class, caste, gender and community, and the pursuit of sub-continental peace.

      ''Profound and stimulating ... the product of a great mind at the peak of its power''
        William Dalrymple, Sunday Times

      ''One of the most influential public thinkers of our times...This is a book that needed to have bee

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