The Argumentative Indian

Writings on Indian History, Culture and Identity

Amartya Sen, FBA

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Turkish

Penguin
28 August 2006

History; Asian history; Postwar 20th century history, from c 1945 to c 2000; Cultural studies; Politics & government

The most important book published about India for many years, and a No. 1 bestseller in India. Staggering reception, including-

India is a very diverse country with many distinct pursuits, vastly different convictions, widely divergent customs, and a veritable feast of viewpoints. The Argumentative Indian brings together an illuminating selection of writings from Nobel prize-winning economist Amartya Sen that outline the need to understand contemporary India in the light of its long argumentative tradition.

The understanding and use of this rich argumentative tradition are critically important, Sen argues, for the success of India's democracy, the defence of its secular politics, the removal of inequalities related to class, caste, gender and community, and the pursuit of sub-continental peace.

By: Amartya Sen FBA
Imprint: Penguin
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 128mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 315g
ISBN: 9780141012117
ISBN 10: 0141012110
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 28 August 2006
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Language: Turkish
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Amartya Sen is Lamont University Professor at Harvard. He won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1998 and was Master of Trinity College, Cambridge 1998-2004. His most recent books are Development as Freedom and Rationality as Freedom. His books have been translated into thirty languages.