میهن‌پرستان و حزب‌گرایان: از نهرو تا هندووتا و فراتر از آن

A remarkable book by one of india's foremost writers, covering wide range of subjects of contemporary relevance, including politics and culture, social trends, and profiles! 'i am a person of moderate views', writes ramachandra guha, 'these sometimes expressed in extreme fashion'. In this wide-ranging and wonderfully readable collection of essays, guha defends the liberal centre against the dogmas of left and right, and does so with style, depth, and polemical verve. Patriots and partisans begins with a brilliant overview of the major threats to the indian republic. Other essays turn a critical eye on hindutva, the communist left and the dynasty-obsessed congress party. Guha then explores the contemporary relevance of gandhi's religious pluralism, and analyzes the fall in jawaharlal nehru's reputation after his death. The essays in part 11 of this book focus on writers and scholars. Guha explains why bilingual intellectuals, once so dominant in india, are now thin on the ground. He presents sensitive portraits of a magazine editor, a bookshop owner, a great publishing house and a famous historical archive. Whether writing about politics or culture, whether profiling individuals or analyzing social trends, ramachandra guha displays a masterly touch, confirming his standing as india's most admired historian and public intellectual I am a person of moderate views, writes Ramachandra Guha, these sometimes expressed in extreme fashion. In this wide-ranging and wonderfully readable collection of essays, Guha defends the liberal centre against the dogmas of left and right, and does so with style, depth, and polemical verve. The book begins with a brilliant overview of the major threats to the Indian republic. Other essays turn a critical eye on Hindutva, the Communist left, and the dynasty-obsessed Congress party. Guha then explores the contemporary relevance of Gandhis religious pluralism and analyses the fall in Jawaharlal Nehrus reputation after his death. The essays in Part II of this book focus on writers and scholars. Guha explains why bilingual intellectuals, once so dominant in India, are now thin on the ground. He presents sensitive portraits of a magazine editor, a bookshop owner, a great publishing house, and a famous historical archive. Whether writing about politics or culture, whether profiling individuals or analysing social trends, Ramachandra Guha displays a masterly touch, confirming his standing as Indias most admired historian and public intellectual. ‘the Rarest Of The Species, A Genuinely Independent-minded Indian Intellectual’ Times Of India In This Wide-ranging Collection Of Essays, Ramachandra Guha Defends The Liberal Centre Against The Dogmas Of Left And Right, And Does So With Style, Depth And Polemical Verve. Among The Subjects On Which He Turns A Critical Eye Are Hindutva, The Communist Left, And The Dynasty-obsessed Congress Party. Whether Writing About Politics, Profiling Individuals Or Analyzing Social Trends, Guha Displays A Masterly Touch, Confirming His Standing As India’s Most Admired Historian And Public Intellectual. In this wonderfully readable collection of essays, Ramachandra Guha defends the liberal centre against the dogmas of left and right with style, depth and polemical verve. The essays turn a critical eye on topics as wide-ranging as Hindutva, the Communist left, and the dynasty obsessed Congress party. Whether writing about politics or profiling individuals, this book confirms Guha's standing as India's most admired historic and public intellectual. Ramachandra Guha. Includes Index. Includes Bibliographical References (page 315-316) And Index.