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Nazmul Sultan, "Waiting for the People: The Idea of Democracy in Indian Anticolonial Thought" (Harvard UP, 2024)

New Books in Critical Theory

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Nehru's Vision of Sovereignty and Development

This chapter explores Jawaharlal Nehru's influential role in shaping India's post-colonial identity through his thoughts on sovereignty, governance, and development. It highlights his belief that economic development and national identity are intertwined, positioning independence as essential for fostering a planning state. Additionally, the chapter critiques developmentalism and its impact on democracy within the framework of Indian anticolonial thought, emphasizing the need to reevaluate these ideologies in modern political contexts.

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