India: A Country StudyThis edition provides updated information on the world's second most populous and fastest growing nation - India. Although much of India's traditional behaviour and organizational dynamics have remained the same since the first edition, internal and regional events have continued to shape Indian domestic and international policies. Particular attention is devoted to the people who make up the society. |
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Acknowledgments | xvii |
Country Profile | xxv |
List of Figures 1 Administrative Divisions of India 1995 | xxxiv |
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