In Spite of the Gods by Edward Luce

In Spite of the Gods by Edward Luce

As the world's largest democracy and a rising international economic power, India has long been heralded for its great strides in technology and trade. Yet it is also plagued by poverty, illiteracy, unemployment, and a vast array of other social and economic issues. Here, noted journalist and former Financial Times South Asia bureau chief Edward Luce travels throughout India's many regions, cultures, and religious circles, investigating its fragile balance between tradition and modernity. From meetings with key political figures to fascinating encounters with religious pundits, economic gurus, and village laborers, In Spite of the Gods is a fascinating blend of analysis and reportage that comprehensively depicts the nuances of India's complex situation and its place in the world.

Edward Luce worked as a speechwriter for Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers and is currently the United States' top diplomat. With the Financial Times, he is a columnist. He lives in Washington, D.C., and is the author of the national best selling In Spite of the Gods.

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ISBN 13	9781400079773
ISBN 10	1400079772
Title	In Spite of the Gods
Author	Edward Luce
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	2008-03-11
Number of pages	448
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