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How solidarity works for welfare : subnationalism and social development in India

Singh, Prerna, 1979- author

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\"Why are some places in the world characterized by better social service provision and welfare outcomes than others? In a world in which millions of people, particularly in developing countries, continue to lead lives plagued by illiteracy and ill-health, understanding the conditions that promote social welfare is of critical importance to political scientists and policy makers alike. Drawing on a multi-method study, from the late nineteenth century to the present, of the stark variations in educational and health outcomes within a large, federal, multiethnic developing country - India - this book develops an argument for the power of collective identity as an impetus for state prioritization of social welfare. Such an argument not only marks an important break from the dominant negative perceptions of identity politics but also presents a novel theoretical framework to understand welfare provision\"-- Provided by publisher.

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Subject: Subnational governments India. / Nationalism India. / India Social policy. / India Social conditions. / India Politics and government.
• ISBN: 9781107070059

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
HN683.5.S4957 2015	1	BOOK	AUTOSTORE