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Suhas Palshikar ¹, Yogendra Yadav ²

Affiliations
1 Lokniti Network, IN
2 Lokniti Institute of Comparative Democracy, IN

Abstract

This collection of essays has been in the making for a long time. The tradition of election studies was revived at the Center for the Study of Developing Societies(CSDS), Delhi in the mid-nineties after a gap of almost 25 years. A group of political scientists from different parts of India were invited by the CSDS to collaborate with it in undertaking a series of academic studies of elections. The collaboration began first with a series of assembly elections held during 1993-95. This was followed by the National Election Study (NES) 1996 at the time of the General Election to Lok Sabha. It was after a long time that so many political scientists collaborated in conducting a truly nationwide study.

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Suhas Palshikar ¹

Affiliations
1 Dept of Politics & Public Administration, University of Pune, Pune 411007, IN

Abstract

The volume under review, 'Community and Identities' consists of essays on the meaning and relevance of the concept of community. The book discusses the concepts of community and identity in the context of both political practice and the social sciences. It is representative of the 'shift' in social sciences. As the editor points out, many factors have brought about this shift. Although the editor seeks to underplay it, the influence of western social theory is undeniable as far as the rise in 'popularity' of these concept is concerned.

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Suhas Palshikar ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Politics and Public Administration, University of Pune, Pune, IN

Abstract

India's image as a predominantly rural society is undergoing rapid transformation. New urban centres are evolving while old cities and towns are growing beyond recognition. There is an unmistakable trend showing large scale migration from villages to either nearby towns, state capitals or promising centres of trade and industry.

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