Democracy and Authoritarianism in South Asia: A Comparative and Historical Perspective (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521478625)

Challenging the view that a shared colonial legacy led to contrasting patterns of political development in South Asia--democracy in India and authoritarianism in Pakistan and Bangladesh--Ayesha Jalal argues that, despite differences in form, central political authority in each state has confronted similar threats from ethnic and regional movements. By comparing state structures and political processes, the author evaluates and redefines democracy, citizenship, sovereignty and the nation state, arguing for more decentralized government.

Author: Ayesha Jalal,Ayesha Jalel
ISBN-10: 0521478626
ISBN-13: 9780521478625
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 04/06/1995
Pages: 312
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.08lbs
Size: 8.95h x 6.01w x 0.77d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 03/01/1995 pg. 90