The Saffron Wave by Thomas Blom Hansen
Analyzes Indian receptivity to the right-wing Hindu nationalist party and its political wing, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which claims to create a polity based on ancient Hindu culture. This book offers insights into Indian politics and focuses on the links between democracy and ethnic majoritarianism.
One of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 1999 "This may become a classic text.. Hansen writes well and thoughtfully."--Journal of Peace Research "Combining broad analysis with vivid local case studies, this book gives the reader profound insights into the turbulent world of contemporary Indian politics."--Judith M. Brown, History
Thomas Blom Hansen is Associate Professor in the Department of Geography and International Development Studies at Roskilde University in Denmark.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780691006710 |
| ISBN 10 | 0691006717 |
| Title | The Saffron Wave |
| Author | Thomas Blom Hansen |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Princeton University Press |
| Year published | 1999-04-12 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Prizes | Runner-up for Choice Magazine Outstanding Reference/Academic Book Award 1999 |
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