Dynamics of state formation ; India and Europe compared

Author(s)

• Doornbos, Martin R.
• Kaviraj, Sudipta

Bibliographic Information

Dynamics of state formation ; India and Europe compared

edited by Martin Doornbos and Sudipta Kaviraj

（Indo-Dutch studies on development alternatives, 19）

Sage Publications, 1997

• : US
• : India

Note

Includes bibliographical references

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This collection of articles is devoted to the comparative analysis of the trajectories of state formation in India and Europe. Topics discussed include: the genesis of early state forms in Indian and European historicocultural contexts; identity formation; the role of the state and citizenship; trends of marginalization; and perspectives on the past and present forms of state formation and social transformation in India and Europe.

Table of Contents

Introduction PART ONE: THE STATE IN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE Historical Experience, Cultural Traditions, State Formation and Political Dynamics in India and Europe - S N Eisenstadt with Harriet Hartman The Formation of Modern States in Europe - Hermann von der Dunk A Juncture of Traditions - Satish Saberwal Traditional Empire and Modern State - Jan Heesterman PART TWO: PROCESS OF IDENTITY FORMATION Language Politics in India and Europe - Abram de Swaan A Comparison Based on a Model of Conflict of Language Interests Identity and Power in Europe and India - Martin Doornbos Some Comparative Dynamics PART THREE: THE ROLE OF THE STATE AND CITIZENSHIP Cultural Diversity and the Modern State - Bhikhu Parekh Changing Conceptions of Citizenship - Lolle Nauta On the Exemplary Role of the Forum and the Market The Modern State in India - Sudipta Kaviraj Planning and Market - Harry de Haan Recent Experiences of Europe and India PART FOUR: MARGINALISATION AND SOCIAL MOVEMENTS The New Emerging Underclass in the Netherlands - Kees Schuyt Cultural Rights and the Definition of Community - Veena Das Social Movements in Western Europe - Hanspeter Kriesi An Analysis of Major Recent Trends Social Movements and the State - Gerrit Huizer A Comparative Study of Confrontation and Solidarity PART FIVE: RETROSPECT AND PROSPECT State Formation in India - Ravinder Kumar Retrospect and Prospect European Social Transformations and European Culture - Jan Berting

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Details

• NCID: BA35728511
• ISBN:
  • 0803993358
  • 8170365740
• LCCN: 90037055
• Country Code: ii
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: New Delhi
• Pages/Volumes: 441 p.
• Size: 23 cm
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Government policy -- India
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA06616616