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The Swatantra Party and Indian Conservatism (Cambridge South Asian Studies)
H. L. Erdman
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Hardcover. Dr Erdman examines the background, emergence and growth of Swatantra within the framework of conservative politics in India. Series: Cambridge South Asian Studies. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: HBG. Weight in Grams: 624. 8vo. A good copy in original dustwrapper slightly worn at edges.History of India in the twentieth century.The Commomwealth.Indian Literature
The Swatantra Party, founded in 1959 to provide a right-wing opposition to the ruling Congress Party, has since become the leading opposition in the Indian national parliament. Dr Erdman examines the background, emergence and growth of Swatantra within the framework of conservative politics in India. He first considers the concept of conservatism, and surveys the doctrines, social bases and political organization of the right-wing parties prior to 1959. He then describes how the Swatantra coalition, predominantly an aggregate of provincial parties, was founded by some of India's most distinguished public figures. The later chapters examine in detail the internal structure, ... Read more
The Swatantra Party, founded in 1959 to provide a right-wing opposition to the ruling Congress Party, has since become the leading opposition in the Indian national parliament. Dr Erdman examines the background, emergence and growth of Swatantra within the framework of conservative politics in India. He first considers the concept of conservatism, and surveys the doctrines, social bases and political organization of the right-wing parties prior to 1959. He then describes how the Swatantra coalition, predominantly an aggregate of provincial parties, was founded by some of India's most distinguished public figures. The later chapters examine in detail the internal structure, ... Read more
Product Details
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1967
Number of Pages
368
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521049382
SKU
KEX0269886
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