Book description
The ancient birthplace of some of the world's major religions and now
a modern nuclear power, India is experiencing spectacular economic
growth. In twenty-five years its population will overtake that of
China, making it one of the most populous and rapidly-developing
countries in the world. We all need to know more about this intriguing country.
John Farndon explores the changing face of modern-day India and its
fundamental contradictions. The country is leading the world in
cutting edge technology and research, but it is also home to 40 per
cent of the world's malnourished children. It is a liberal democracy,
yet its political processes are influenced by some of the most
conservative religious ideas in the world. The booming economy is at
times both global and archaic. Getting to the heart of these
inconsistencies, Farndon gives a fascinating insight into the country
as it is now and as it will be in the future, and reveals how the
changes in India will affect us all.
John Farndon is the author of many books on international affairs,
including several books in
The Economist Business Traveller's Guide
series and books on subjects ranging from bird flu to Iran.
