The Argumentative Indian, 9780141012117
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India’s vibrant debates: Democracy, diversity, and development explored through argument.

The Argumentative Indian

writings on indian history, culture and identity

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    432 pages

  • Release Date

    27 August 2006

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Summary

The Argumentative Indian: A Nation Defined by Dialogue

India, a land of staggering diversity, boasts a vibrant tapestry woven with distinct pursuits, convictions, customs, and viewpoints. The Argumentative Indian presents a selection of illuminating writings by Nobel laureate Amartya Sen, underscoring the importance of understanding contemporary India through its rich argumentative tradition.

Sen argues that embracing this tradition is crucial for:

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Book Details

ISBN-13:9780141012117
ISBN-10:0141012110
Author:Amartya Sen
Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint:Penguin Books Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:432
Edition:1st
Release Date:27 August 2006
Weight:315g
Dimensions:198mm x 128mm x 24mm
About The Author

Amartya Sen

Amartya Sen is one of the world’s leading public intellectuals. He is Professor of Economics and Professor of Philosophy at Harvard. He was Master of Trinity College, Cambridge, from 1998 to 2004, and won the Nobel Prize for Economics in 1998. His many celebrated books include Development as Freedom (1999), The Argumentative Indian (2005) and The Idea of Justice (2010). They have been translated into more than 30 languages. In 2020 he was awarded the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade.

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