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The Saffron Wave: Democracy and Hindu Nationalism in Modern India Thomas Blom Hansen
The Saffron Wave: Democracy and Hindu Nationalism in Modern India
Thomas Blom Hansen
Analyzes Indian receptivity to the right-wing Hindu nationalist party and its political wing, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which claims to create a polity based on "ancient" Hindu culture. This book offers insights into Indian politics and focuses on the links between democracy and ethnic majoritarianism.
328 pages
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | April 12, 1999 |
| ISBN13 | 9780691006710 |
| Publishers | Princeton University Press |
| Pages | 304 |
| Dimensions | 235 × 157 × 15 mm · 486 g |
| Language | English |
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