The Success of India's Democracy


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Leading scholars consider how democracy has taken root in India despite poverty, illiteracy and ethnic diversity.







Revisiting Unity and Diversity in Federal Countries


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The principal aim of this book is to revisit the basic theme of "unity and diversity" that remains at the heart of research into federalism and federation. It is time to take another look at its contemporary relevance to ascertain how far the bifocal relationship between unity and diversity has evolved over the years and has been translated into changing conceptual lenses, practical reform proposals and in some cases new institutional practices. This book is structured around four main parts: (1) the evolving conception of diversity over time and across continents; (2) the interplay between unity and diversity in complex settings; (3) federalism as decision-making and new institutional practices that have been put forward and tested; and (4) constitutional design and asymmetrical federalism as a way to respond to legitimate and insisting claims and political demands.




Secularism and Its Critics


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This book puts together the most important contemporary writings in the debate on secularism. It deals with conceptual, normative and explanatory issues in secularism and addresses urgent questions, including the relevance of secularism to non-Western societies and the question of minority rights.




FEDERALISM AND DEMOCRATIC PROCESS IN INDIA


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India is a country of great geographical extent. It sprawls from the snowy ranges of the Himalayas in the north of the shore of the Indian ocean in the South. It belongs to Asia which is the largest continent of the world. It forms a part of south Asia and is separated by the Himalays from the rest of the continent. India extends from 8o4' north to 37o6' north latitude and 68o7' east to 97o25' east longitude. Thus its latitudinal and longitudinal extent is about thirty degree with an area of 3287263 sq. km. India is the seventh largest country of the world after Russia, Canada, China, USA, Brazil and Australia1.




Ibss: Political Science: 1987


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IBSS is the essential tool for librarians, university departments, research institutions and any public or private institutions whose work requires access to up-to-date and comprehensive knowledge of the social sciences.




Rethinking Indian Federalism


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The Future of Australian Federalism


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At a time when the operation and reform of federal relations within Australia is squarely on the political agenda, this volume brings together eminent lawyers, economists and political scientists who explain, analyse and evaluate the theory and principles underpinning the Australian federal system. Topics covered include the High Court's approach to the interpretation of the Constitution and how this has influenced federal relations in practice; different forms of inter-governmental co-operative arrangements; fiscal relations between the Commonwealth and the States; and emergent ethno-cultural and socioeconomic diversity within the Australian Federation. Comparative perspectives from Germany, America, Canada, Switzerland, India and the European Union provide unique prisms through which to view the operation of the Australian system and to contemplate its reform.