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Indian National Congress From Dominance to Decline or Hibernation?

Indian National Congress From Dominance to Decline or Hibernation?

This book presents a systematic analysis of the rise and decline of the Indian National Congress since 1980s using the frame dominance to hibernation. The Indian National Congress (INC or Congress Party) originated in the national movement for India’s freedom and has since been the centrepiece of postindependence multi-party system for nearly four decades. However the Congress has been experiencing a phase of serious decline since the 2014 and 2019 general elections. Analysing years of political history and contemporary developments this volume brings to the fore important issues and key themes such as Evolution of the party system in India the contemporary dynamics and movements Indian National Congress under Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi Ideological and policy reorientation of the party in the 1990s under P. V. Narasimha Rao Revival of mass membership and organizational elections in the party Indian National Congress in the 2000s under the leadership of Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi The 2019 debacle and change in the leadership A comprehensive work on the history of the Congress Party in India this volume will be an essential read for scholars and researchers of political science party politics Indian politics sociology modern Indian history political sociology public administration public policy South Asian studies and governance studies. | Indian National Congress From Dominance to Decline or Hibernation?

GBP 130.00
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Power Legitimacy and World Order Changing Contours of Preconditions and Perspectives

Power Legitimacy and World Order Changing Contours of Preconditions and Perspectives

This book reflects on the reasons for the decline of international cooperation in world politics and studies ways to restore legitimacy in the international order. It engages with the concept of legitimacy in international relations theories and practices to examine the discussions around power shifts the decline of liberalism demands for inclusive international architectures and challenges to multilateralism as well as established norms by leaders and nationalisms. It studies the impact of the post-COVID-19 world order on the nature of power in the international system and changes in normative concerns of security. The volume also interrogates political legitimacy through an area studies lens by examining the concept of legitimacy separately in the USA Europe South Asia Southeast Asia Latin America and Africa. An important and timely text featuring contributions from eminent scholars this book will be of use to students and researchers of modern history political science and international relations. It will also be of interest to think tanks and policy-making bodies concerned with international affairs and foreign policy. | Power Legitimacy and World Order Changing Contours of Preconditions and Perspectives

GBP 36.99
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Rise of Saffron Power Reflections on Indian Politics

Rise of Saffron Power Reflections on Indian Politics

This volume looks at the impact of the landmark 2014 elections and the consequent Assembly elections which have transformed the ideological discourse of India. It discusses a variety of topical issues in contemporary Indian politics including the Modi wave Aam Aadmi Party and the challenges it is confronting today Hindutva and minorities the decline of the Congress party changes in foreign policy as well as phenomenona like ‘love jihad’ and ghar wapsi. It also draws together political trends from across the country especially key states like Uttar Pradesh Punjab Kerala Tamil Nadu Telangana and Seemandhra West Bengal Jammu and Kashmir and Meghalaya. The volume will be of great importance to scholars and researchers of Indian politics public policy sociology and social policy. | Rise of Saffron Power Reflections on Indian Politics

GBP 38.99
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Caste Matters in Public Policy Issues and Perspectives

Caste Matters in Public Policy Issues and Perspectives

Caste in India despite its historical resilience has been undergoing transformation since independence. If caste as a system of rigid stratification has been on the decline castes as autonomous interest-serving groups have been on ascendance. This book critically engages with the changing notions of caste and its intersection with public policy in India. It discusses key issues such as social security internal reservation the idea of Most Backward Classes caste issues among non-Hindu religious communities caste in census caste in market and service castes and urban planning. Drawing on in-depth case studies from states including Andhra Pradesh Delhi Karnataka Punjab Tamil Nadu Telangana and West Bengal the volume explores the cyclical process of how caste drives policies and how policies in turn shape the reality of caste in India. It looks at the impact of factors like protective discrimination adult franchise and democratic decentralisation horizontal and vertical mobilisation land reforms and religious conversion on social mobility and traditional hierarchy in India. Empirically rich and analytically rigorous this book will be an excellent reference for scholars and researchers of public policy public administration sociology exclusion studies social work law history economics political science development studies social anthropology and political sociology. It will also be of interest to public policy and development practitioners. | Caste Matters in Public Policy Issues and Perspectives

GBP 38.99
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Contemporary States and the Pandemic

Contemporary States and the Pandemic

This volume elaborately studies the challenges posed and impact made by the Covid 19 pandemic. Through detailed case studies it presents ethical political economic medical logistical and social impediments faced by contemporary states in the EU. The book focuses on the short and long-term consequences of the economic shock caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and covers issues concerning the world economy the EU economy as well as the Visegrad economies. The essays in this volume: Probes into the response of states to the economic phenomena resulting from the pandemic and analyses the institutional framework of the resulting crisis lapses in social communication social protests and the decline in democratic standards in countries such as the Czech Republic Poland Slovakia and Hungary Discusses issues related to state security under conditions of the pandemic the effectiveness of state and self-government administration the transition of states from an external controllability to an internal controllability model of power as well as challenges related to security in the digital space Presents policy actions at three basic levels i. e. at the global regional and sub-regional and investigate strategies of the UN WHO the EU and the Visegrad Group as they play the most important role in the fight against COVID-19 This insightful and timely volume will be of great interest to scholars researchers and anyone inquisitive about political theory public policy public health and social care international relations governance security studies and public administration. | Contemporary States and the Pandemic

GBP 120.00
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