Dietmar Rothermund Knihy

The book offers an in-depth exploration of decolonization across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and the Pacific, structured through thematic chapters. It includes a detailed chronology, informative maps, and biographies of significant figures, making it a vital resource for understanding the multifaceted process of decolonization in these regions.

Charts the features of India's development since its independence in 1947, assessing those forces that have contributed to the nation's growth as well as those that have impeded it. This book explores the diverse roots of India's economic robustness, from agriculture to the export boom.

"A History of India presents the grand sweep of Indian history from antiquity to the present in a compact and readable survey. The authors examine the major political, economic, social and cultural forces which have shaped the history of the subcontinent. Providing an authoritative and detailed account, Hermann Kulke and Dietmar Rothermund emphasise and analyse the structural pattern of Indian history." "Revised throughout, the fourth edition of this highly accessible book brings the history of India up to date to consider, for example, the recent developments in the Kashmir conflict. Along with a new glossary, this new edition also includes an expanded discussion of the Mughal empire as well as of the economic history of India."--BOOK JACKET.

The book explores the effects of the Great Depression on Africa, Asia, and Latin America, highlighting the relevance of Keynesian theory in understanding economic challenges. It also delves into the implications of the international gold standard during this tumultuous period, offering insights into how these regions navigated the crisis and its lasting impact on their economies.

Synopsis: This collection features Dunbar's (1872-1906) previously unpublished dramatic works, short stories, essays, and poems-approximately 75 works in six genres. The dramatic works include plays, musicals, and musical lyrics and fragments. The essays discuss Dickens and Thackeray, England from the Black perspective, black life and society in Washington, higher education, plagiarism, the literary portrayal of black people, and Booker T. Washington. A chronology is included.-Annotation c. Book News, Inc.

With special reference to India on its state and market, rural/urban divide in economic, social terms, and a study on Indian historiography, etc.

This volume deals with the industrialisation of India by taking a closer look at ten important historical periods, such as the beginning of industrialisation in the 19th century, the impact of the First World War and the Great Depression, and the rise of state interventionism in the Second World War, etc. It places particular emphasis on the general political atmosphere in each period, which influenced the pattern of industrialisation. All relevant industries are discussed for each period, and the last chapter on the 21st century sums up all recent developments.

The collected papers of Dietmar Rothermund, emeritus professor of South Asian History, Heidelberg University, contain texts on Indian, European and Global History. Among them is an essay on Akbar and Philip II of Spain comparing their strategies of imperial consolidation, a study of Mumbai from fishing village to metropolis, a critique of the sustainability of Asian environments and societies, a survey of Hinduism and its politics and economy, an assessement of the self-consciousness of post-imperial nations concerning six nations which lost their colonies after World War II, an analysis of nationalism and the reconstruction of traditions in Asia and several other themes. The ten contributions have been written in the years from 1997 onwards.

This Volume Is Devoted To Four Specific Problems Which Must Be Tackled If Liberalisation In India Is To Progress; The Privatisation Of Public Sector Enterprises, The Provision Of Food Security, Poverty Alleviation By Means Of Social Safety Nets And The Reorganisation Of Employment And Labour Relations. The Book Should Be Of Interest To Scholars As Well As To Policy Makers Who Have To Deal With The Unfinished Agenda Of Economic Reforms.