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This invaluable collection of information provides an in-depth guide to the regional dimension of the politics and economy of this vast and complex country. Incomparable in its coverage, which includes a detailed chronology for India as a whole, a bibliography, contact details for leading officials, and an historical account and economic survey for each of the 28 states and eight territories, it supplies the reader with a more complete understanding of India as a whole.
Sommario
Part One Introduction: an introductory essay examining the political evolution of the federation; a comprehensive chronology covering major historical and political events; major economic and demographic statistics of the territorial units, including useful comparative data; information about the structure and organization of the national Government in India; a directory of major political organizations.
Part Two Surveys of States and Territories: a map, plus geographical details; an account of the history of the state or territory, followed by a description of the current political situation; an economic survey, including statistics and information on state domestic product, infrastructure, agriculture, industry and tourism; a short directory of leading officials and their contact details.
Part Three Select Bibliography
Part Four Index: territories and states are listed alphabetically (together with a gazetteer of alternative or historical names).
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This invaluable collection of information provides an in-depth guide to the regional dimension of the politics and economy of this vast and complex country.
