Author: G P Deshpande
Alka Acharya/
Editor: G P Deshpande and Alka Acharya
Publisher: Tulika
Year: 2001
Language: English
Pages: 538
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8185229619
Description
Focusing on the backdrop of a national seminar, this volume seeks to begin a process of systematic inquiry and research into the problems of development and modernization faced by the two countries, and their achievements and failures.
This volume is a collection of papers presented at a national seminar held in New Delhi, to commemorate fifty years of independent India and the People’s Republic of China. The objective of the book is to begin a process of systematic inquiry and research into the problems of development and modernization faced by both countries, and their achievements and failures in different directions.
It is also an attempt at making a qualitative leap in the vital area of India- China comparative studies in the contemporary context. The subjects covered include: the economy (agriculture, industry, foreign trade); foreign policy and defense ( conventional and nuclear developments and strategic doctrine); politics and society (the party system, civil society, women and family); human development (health, education, human rights, environment).
Contents
Preface
Introduction
G.P. DESHPANDE and ALKA ACHARYA
SECTION I : Economy and International Trade
SECTION II : Polity and Society
SECTION III : Defense and Security
SECTION IV: Foreign Policy and the International System
Appendices
List of Contributors
Index