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In contrast to the existing literature on the subject, this book carries a context-driven conceptualization of the major strands of political thought that emerged in India in the past two centuries. It focuses on India's peculiar socio-political processes under colonialism that influenced the evolution of such thoughts. The distinguishing feature of this book is its linking of the text of Indian political thought with the context. In doing so, it challenges the ethno-centric interpretation of nationalism that despite its roots in western Enlightenment, evolved differently because of the context in which it was articulated.
Chapter 16: Socio-Economic Dimensions of the Nationalist Movement
Socio-Economic Dimensions of the Nationalist Movement
In the course of the genesis and development of the nationalist movement in the country, two overtly disjointed yet inherently interrelated streams of thought and action seemed to be underpinning the movement throughout its journey. One, undoubtedly, the principal and direct focus of the movement remained centred around the idea of gaining political independence for the country by stirring the political awakening amongst the masses. As a result, the movement gradually grew from one of plea, petition ...
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