The Argumentative Indian: Writings on Indian History, Culture and Identity Russia Exceptionally lean and compact

Exceptionally lean and compact

well-behaved member of your household

and a veritable feast of viewpoints

With his signature wealth of compassion and insight

~ Cyril Wong

The Argumentative Indian: Writings on Indian History, Culture and Identity Russia Exceptionally lean and compactIndia is a very diverse country with many distinct pursuits, vastly different convictions, widely divergent customs, and a veritable feast of viewpoints. The Argumentative Indian brings together an illuminating selection of writings from Nobel prize winning economist Amartya Sen that outline the need to understand contemporary India in the light of its long argumentative tradition. The understanding and use of this rich argumentative tradition are