Politics of Representation : Historically Disadvantaged Groups in India's Democracy Hardback
Edited by Sudha Pai, Sukhadeo Thorat
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The book presents debates around the concept of representation and how these ideas apply to representation for selected disadvantaged groups in India.
It discusses empirical concerns and examines political representation of these disadvantaged groups in post-independence India.
The experience of political representation of SCs, STs: the method of election, role of political parties in providing representation, role played by these groups in parliamentary institutions, and the extent of their participation.
A second, significant area the volume attempts to cover is representation of the Muslim minority in parliament and state assemblies and understanding the reasons for their under-representation since independence, and more particularly in recent years.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:288 pages, 4 Illustrations, color; 1 Illustrations, black and white; XIV, 288 p. 5 illus., 4 illus.
- Publisher:Springer Verlag, Singapore
- Publication Date:14/10/2022
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- ISBN:9789811915437
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In Stock - low on stock, only 1 copy remainingFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:288 pages, 4 Illustrations, color; 1 Illustrations, black and white; XIV, 288 p. 5 illus., 4 illus.
- Publisher:Springer Verlag, Singapore
- Publication Date:14/10/2022
- Category:
- ISBN:9789811915437