Politics of the governed, the: reflections on popular politics in most of the world
Auteur :
Chatterjee, Partha
Éditeur :
Columbia University Press
ISBN :
9780231130639
Date de publication :
10 oct. 2006
Dimensions :
13,3 x 20,3 cm
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Argues that the rise of ethnic or identity politics - in the postcolonial world - is a consequence of techniques of governmental administration. Using examples from India, this book examines the different forms taken by the politics of the governed. It provides a perspective on the possibilities and limits of democracy in the postcolonial world.