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-Pelinka traces the history of Indian democracy by studying the life and ideas of prominent nationalist leader Subhas Chandra Bose (1897-1945). He combines this with a detailed assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of India's constitution, and of the key contributing factors to the country's democratic success.- --Survival: Global Politics and Strategy -Combines a study of the rise and fall of Bose with a study of the roots of Indian democracy. The treatment of Bose focuses on his ideology, foreign policy, relations with Nazi Germany and Japan, and the myths surrounding his death. . . . the book will interest biographers and students of Indian history and politics.- --Choice -Expertly translated into English, [Democracy Indian Style] knowledgeably explores the workings of the modern East Indian political system by focusing upon the life of one man, Subhas Chandra Bose, and his profound impact upon India's governmental system.- --The Bookwatch -In Democracy Indian Style, Anton Pelinka has written two books in one. The first is a political biography of Subhas Chandra Bose (1897-1945), a determined but failed leader of the Indian nationalist movement. The second is an introduction to contemporary Indian political culture. . . . Pelinka provides interesting, effective introductions to the career of Bose and to India's political culture. . . . Pelinka's work is a good read and will serve well political scientists, historians, students, and general readers seeking to understand modern India.- --John L. Gordon, Jr., History: Review of New Books Pelinka traces the history of Indian democracy by studying the life and ideas of prominent nationalist leader Subhas Chandra Bose (1897-1945). He combines this with a detailed assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of India's constitution, and of the key contributing factors to the country's democratic success. --Survival: Global Politics and Strategy Combines a study of the rise and fall of Bose with a study of the roots of Indian democracy. The treatment of Bose focuses on his ideology, foreign policy, relations with Nazi Germany and Japan, and the myths surrounding his death. . . . the book will interest biographers and students of Indian history and politics. --Choice Expertly translated into English, [Democracy Indian Style] knowledgeably explores the workings of the modern East Indian political system by focusing upon the life of one man, Subhas Chandra Bose, and his profound impact upon India's governmental system. --The Bookwatch In Democracy Indian Style, Anton Pelinka has written two books in one. The first is a political biography of Subhas Chandra Bose (1897-1945), a determined but failed leader of the Indian nationalist movement. The second is an introduction to contemporary Indian political culture. . . . Pelinka provides interesting, effective introductions to the career of Bose and to India's political culture. . . . Pelinka's work is a good read and will serve well political scientists, historians, students, and general readers seeking to understand modern India. --John L. Gordon, Jr., History: Review of New Books Pelinka traces the history of Indian democracy by studying the life and ideas of prominent nationalist leader Subhas Chandra Bose (1897-1945). He combines this with a detailed assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of India's constitution, and of the key contributing factors to the country's democratic success. --Survival: Global Politics and Strategy Combines a study of the rise and fall of Bose with a study of the roots of Indian democracy. The treatment of Bose focuses on his ideology, foreign policy, relations with Nazi Germany and Japan, and the myths surrounding his death. . . . the book will interest biographers and students of Indian history and politics. --Choice Expertly translated into English, [Democracy Indian Style] knowledgeably explores the workings of the modern East Indian political system by focusing upon the life of one man, Subhas Chandra Bose, and his profound impact upon India's governmental system. --The Bookwatch In Democracy Indian Style, Anton Pelinka has written two books in one. The first is a political biography of Subhas Chandra Bose (1897-1945), a determined but failed leader of the Indian nationalist movement. The second is an introduction to contemporary Indian political culture. . . . Pelinka provides interesting, effective introductions to the career of Bose and to India's political culture. . . . Pelinka's work is a good read and will serve well political scientists, historians, students, and general readers seeking to understand modern India. --John L. Gordon, Jr., History: Review of New Books Combines a study of the rise and fall of Bose with a study of the roots of Indian democracy. The treatment of Bose focuses on his ideology, foreign policy, relations with Nazi Germany and Japan, and the myths surrounding his death. . . . the book will interest biographers and students of Indian history and politics. --Choice Expertly translated into English, [Democracy Indian Style] knowledgeably explores the workings of the modern East Indian political system by focusing upon the life of one man, Subhas Chandra Bose, and his profound impact upon India's governmental system. --The Bookwatch In Democracy Indian Style, Anton Pelinka has written two books in one. The first is a political biography of Subhas Chandra Bose (1897-1945), a determined but failed leader of the Indian nationalist movement. The second is an introduction to contemporary Indian political culture. . . . Pelinka provides interesting, effective introductions to the career of Bose and to India's political culture. . . . Pelinka's work is a good read and will serve well political scientists, historians, students, and general readers seeking to understand modern India. --John L. Gordon, Jr., History: Review of New Books

Combines a study of the rise and fall of Bose with a study of the roots of Indian democracy. The treatment of Bose focuses on his ideology, foreign policy, relations with Nazi Germany and Japan, and the myths surrounding his death. . . . the book will interest biographers and students of Indian history and politics. --Choice Expertly translated into English, [Democracy Indian Style] knowledgeably explores the workings of the modern East Indian political system by focusing upon the life of one man, Subhas Chandra Bose, and his profound impact upon India's governmental system. --The Bookwatch In Democracy Indian Style, Anton Pelinka has written two books in one. The first is a political biography of Subhas Chandra Bose (1897-1945), a determined but failed leader of the Indian nationalist movement. The second is an introduction to contemporary Indian political culture. . . . Pelinka provides interesting, effective introductions to the career of Bose and to India's political culture. . . . Pelinka's work is a good read and will serve well political scientists, historians, students, and general readers seeking to understand modern India. --John L. Gordon, Jr., History: Review of New Books

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Anton Pelinka was professor of political science at the University of Innsbruck, Austria (1975-2006). Since 2006 he is professor of nationalism studies and political science at the Central European University, Budapest, Hungary. He has written extensively in the field of comparative European politics and democratic theory.

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