Indian Political System: Institutions and Processes

By Bidyut Chakrabarty and Rajendra K. Pandey

This volume examines the distinct structural characteristics of Indian politics and unearths significant sociopolitical and economic processes which are critical to the political articulation of governance in the country. It reflects on the foundational values of Indian polity, the emergence of the nation post-colonialism, the structural fluidity of federalism in India, and the changing nature of the planning process in the country. The book also studies the electoral processes, social movements, party system, local and state governance. Apart from analyzing corruption and public grievance systems, the volume also probes into significant issues in Indian politics.

This book will be useful to the students, researchers and faculty working in the field of political science, public administration, political sociology, political economy and post-colonial contemporary Indian politics in particular. It will also be an invaluable and interesting reading for those interested in South Asian studies.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1032501510
• ISBN13: 9781032501512
• Release Date: September 2023
• Publisher: Routledge India
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 1.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"