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In Spite of the Gods

The Rise of Modern India

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  • Category: Current Affairs - International
  • Format: Trade Paperback, 416 pages
  • On Sale: March 11, 2008
  • Price: $15.95
  • ISBN: 978-1-4000-7977-3 (1-4000-7977-2)
In Spite of the Gods
Written by Edward Luce
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9781400079773
Our Price: $15.95
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As the world's 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 India's 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 India's complex situation and its place in the world.

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