Democracy and Authoritarianism in South Asia: A Comparative and Historical Perspective

(Part of the Contemporary South Asia Series)

by Ayesha Jalal

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Challenging the view that a shared colonial legacy led to contrasting patterns of political development in South Asia--democracy in India and authoritarianism in Pakistan and Bangladesh--Ayesha Jalal argues that, despite differences in form, central political authority in each state has confronted similar threats from ethnic and regional movements. By comparing state structures and political processes, the author evaluates and redefines democracy, citizenship, sovereignty and the nation state, arguing for more decentralized government.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0521478626

ISBN13:9780521478625

Release Date:May 1995

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Length:312 Pages

Weight:1.06 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Related Subjects

Asia Elections & Political Process History Political Science Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences Social Sciences

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