01549cam a2200253 a 4500 11531 IN-BhIIT 20260803131847.0 980717s1998 ii b 001 0 eng 9780143103257 (pbk.) IN-BhIIT eng 305.550954 VAR/G Varma, Pavan K., Author 28124 The great Indian middle class / Pavan K. Varma. New Delhi : Penguin Books, 2007. xxxvi, 243 pages ; 24 cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. The Great Indian Middle Class by Pavan K. Varma examines the emergence, values, aspirations, and influence of India's expanding middle class in the post-independence era. Through a critical and thought-provoking analysis, the author explores its social, political, economic, and cultural impact, highlighting the contradictions between its ideals and practices. Addressing issues such as consumerism, governance, ethics, and national identity, the book offers valuable insights into the role of the middle class in shaping modern India and its future development. An Essential Read, This Fresh Edition Updated with A New Introduction Analyses the Transformation of the Middle Class in the Decade Since 1997 And Seeks to Reconcile the Seemingly Dichotomous Aspects of Our Economy and Polity. Middle class India. 28154 Middle class Political activity India. 28125 India Social movements 28155 GEN 15587 15587 0 0 0 0 CLIITBBS CLIITBBS PR 2026-07-31 0 305.550954 VAR/G 11531 2026-07-31 17:02:50 2026-07-31 GEN