In Spite Of The Gods. The Rise Of Modern India

Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: As New
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: Random House Inc
Publisher Place: New York
Publisher Year: 2008
Edition: Reprint

Description: 383 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in As new condition throughout.

Publishers Description: As the worlds largest democracy and a rising international economic power, India has long been heralded for its great strides in technology and trade. Yet it is also plagued by poverty, illiteracy, unemployment, and a vast array of other social and economic issues. Here, noted journalist and former Financial Times South Asia bureau chief Edward Luce travels throughout Indias many regions, cultures, and religious circles, investigating its fragile balance between tradition and modernity. From meetings with key political figures to fascinating encounters with religious pundits, economic gurus, and village laborers, In Spite of the Gods is a fascinating blend of analysis and reportage that comprehensively depicts the nuances of Indias complex situation and its place in the world.

ISBN: 9781400079773