How solidarity works for welfare : subnationalism and social development in India / Prerna Singh, Brown University.
| Author/creator |
Singh, Prerna |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Publication Info | New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2015. |
| Description | xix, 304 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm. |
| Subject(s) |
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| Series | Cambridge Studies in Comparative Politics Cambridge studies in comparative politics. ^A292134 |
| Contents | 1. Subnationalism and social development: an introduction -- 2. How solidarity works for welfare: The subnationalist motivation for social development -- 3. The origins of the differential strength of subnationalism -- 4. How subnationalism promotes social development -- 5. How absence of subnationalism impedes social development -- 6. Subnationalism and social development across Indian states -- 7. Conclusion. |
| Abstract | "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. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-295) and index. |
| LCCN | 2015004868 |
| ISBN | 9781107070059 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 1107070058 (hardback) |
| Standard identifier# | 40025794437 |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Joyner | General Stacks | HN683.5 .S4957 2015 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |