The great Indian middle class / Pavan K. Varma.

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Varma, Pavan K [Author]

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TextLanguage: English Publication details: New Delhi : Penguin Books, 2007.Description: xxxvi, 243 pages ; 24 cmISBN:

9780143103257 (pbk.)

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DDC classification:

305.550954 VAR/G

Summary: 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.

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	General Books	Central Library, IIT Bhubaneswar Popular Readings	Central Library, IIT Bhubaneswar Popular Readings			305.550954 VAR/G (Browse shelf(Opens below))					Available			11531

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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.

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