In Spite of the Gods: The Rise of Modern India by Edward Luce - Very Apt Title - India Rises Really In Spite of Itself

As the worlds largest democracy and a rising international economic power, India has long been heralded for its great strides in technology and trade. Yet it is also plagued by poverty, illiteracy, unemployment, and a vast array of other social and economic issues.

Here, noted journalist and former Financial Times South Asia bureau chief Edward Luce travels throughout Indias many regions, cultures, and religious circles, investigating its fragile balance between tradition and modernity. From meetings with key political figures to fascinating encounters with religious pundits, economic gurus, and village laborers, In Spite of the Gods is a fascinating blend of analysis and reportage that comprehensively depicts the nuances of Indias complex situation and its place in the world.

Very Apt Title - India Rises Really In Spite of Itself
I picked up this book on a lark. I only have a passing interest in India. I read a few pages and I was hooked. For someone with almost no knowledge of India, this book was an extremely engaging introduction to the "functioning anarchy" that is India. Edward Luce focuses on the problems of modern India, its burdensome bureaucracy, endemic corruption, outbreaks of religious conflicts, the stubborn legacy of castes, but only as the backdrop to India's remarkable rise as a global power. One of the best books I've read recently!

For More 5 Star Reviews, Complete Product Review and The Lowest Prices Please Visit:
Buy In Spite of the Gods: The Rise of Modern India by Edward Luce At The Lowest Price!