The political economy of the rise and fall (?) of Hindu nationalism

The pase decade in India has witnessed a rise in Hindu nationalism and religious-based violence. After outlining the history of Hindu nationalism in India, the author discusses the extent to which the movement has actually increased in recent times and attempts to explain the recent trends in Hindu...

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Published in:Journal of contemporary Asia
Main Author: Kolodner, Eric (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge 1995
In: Journal of contemporary Asia
Further subjects:B Religious conflict
B Nationalism
B Hinduism
B Political economy
B India
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Summary:The pase decade in India has witnessed a rise in Hindu nationalism and religious-based violence. After outlining the history of Hindu nationalism in India, the author discusses the extent to which the movement has actually increased in recent times and attempts to explain the recent trends in Hindu nationalism within the context of India's political economy. (DÜI-Sen)
ISSN:0047-2336
Contains:In: Journal of contemporary Asia