Ruminations of a Gadfly
Author: Deena Khatkhate
Ruminations of a Gadfly is a collection of unusual writings by economist Deena Khatkhate, reflecting the many dimensions of his intellectual personality. A keen observer of societies and social change in India and abroad, the author offers thoughtful perspectives on politics, economics, institutions, social customs, race, family, law, class and ideology.
Written from the perspective of an Indian national observing the world beyond India and an Indian emigrant viewing India from a developed country, these essays explore contrasting experiences, values and perceptions. With sensitivity and insight, Khatkhate reflects on the complexities of human society, recognising its contradictions, including good and bad, harmony and conflict, hypocrisy and honesty.
The collection takes readers through a wide range of ideas, emotions and experiences, offering a distinctive perspective on people, places and society.
Key Features
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Presents a collection of writings by economist Deena Khatkhate.
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Explores politics, economics, institutions, social customs, race, family, law, class and ideology.
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Reflects on social changes in India and abroad.
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Examines the world through the perspectives of an Indian national and an Indian emigrant.
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Offers thoughtful observations on social contradictions, values and human experiences.
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Combines social commentary with the author's distinctive intellectual perspective.
Product Details
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Author: Deena Khatkhate
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Publisher: Academic Foundation
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Publication Year: 2008
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Language: English
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Format: Hardcover
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Pages: 410
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ISBN-13: 9788171886579
Academic Foundation (AF), based in New Delhi, is India’s leading independent publisher of academic/scholarly books in Social Sciences, specialising in Economics—Development Economics and Indian Economy in particular, and allied subjects.
Ruminations of a Gadfly is a collection of unusual writings by economist Deena Khatkhate, reflecting the many dimensions of his intellectual personality. A keen observer of societies and social change in India and abroad, the author offers thoughtful perspectives on politics, economics, institutions, social customs, race, family, law, class and ideology.
Written from the perspective of an Indian national observing the world beyond India and an Indian emigrant viewing India from a developed country, these essays explore contrasting experiences, values and perceptions. With sensitivity and insight, Khatkhate reflects on the complexities of human society, recognising its contradictions, including good and bad, harmony and conflict, hypocrisy and honesty.
The collection takes readers through a wide range of ideas, emotions and experiences, offering a distinctive perspective on people, places and society.
Key Features
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Presents a collection of writings by economist Deena Khatkhate.
-
Explores politics, economics, institutions, social customs, race, family, law, class and ideology.
-
Reflects on social changes in India and abroad.
-
Examines the world through the perspectives of an Indian national and an Indian emigrant.
-
Offers thoughtful observations on social contradictions, values and human experiences.
-
Combines social commentary with the author's distinctive intellectual perspective.
Product Details
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Author: Deena Khatkhate
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Publisher: Academic Foundation
-
Publication Year: 2008
-
Language: English
-
Format: Hardcover
-
Pages: 410
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ISBN-13: 9788171886579
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