India in Slow Motion
“India in Slow Motion” by Mark Tully, published by Penguin Adult on November 27, 2003, offers a profound exploration of contemporary India. This 320-page book presents Tully’s insights into the complexities of a nation marked by its passions, contradictions, and resilience. Through a series of essays, he addresses a range of topics, including Hindu extremism, bonded child labor, and the ongoing crisis in agriculture, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of the social and economic conditions shaping the country.
In this edition, Tully delves into the intricacies of Indian society, blending humor with poignant observations. He examines issues such as political corruption and the challenges surrounding Kashmir, creating a multifaceted portrait of a nation in transition. Readers will find a thoughtful analysis that reflects both the struggles and the vibrancy of life in India, making it a significant contribution to the fields of sociology and cultural studies.
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Mark Tully is incomparable. No one has a greater understanding of the passions, the contradictions, the humour, the tragedy and the staggering resilience that constitute India. In his long awaited new book, he delves further than ever before into this country of one billion people. Covering subjects as diverse as Hindu extremism, bonded child labour, Sufi mysticism, the crisis in agriculture, the persistence of political corruption and the problem of Kashmir, he paints a picture of India at once poignant, funny, startling and deeply humane.
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