Chequered Past, Uncertain Future

Chequered Past, Uncertain Future
Author: Tahir Kamran
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Total Pages: 614
Release: 2024-08-19
Genre: History
ISBN: 1789149657

Spanning thousands of years, a wide-ranging history of Pakistan from the Bronze Age to partition and beyond. This book takes us on a sweeping journey through the ebbs and flows of Pakistan’s history, from the ancient Indus Valley Civilization to contemporary times. Chequered Past, Uncertain Future uncovers influences from Turkey, Persia, Arabia, and Britain that have shaped Pakistan, as well as showcases the region’s diverse and rich tapestry of peoples, and its pluralistic, multicultural society. The book also describes the post-1947 shift—following the partition of India and the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan—as the country became more religiously conservative and autocratic, intensifying sectarian and ethnic divisions. For most of their history, the people of Pakistan have found themselves under the control of military dictators who suppress civil liberties and freedom of speech and action—a trend that persists today.

Opportunities and Strategies for Indian Business

Opportunities and Strategies for Indian Business
Author: Sanjiv J Phansalkar
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2005-03-24
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780761933335

Based on extensive research, this insightful book examines the manner in which Indian businesses have responded to change in general and, in particular, to the rapidly changing economic environment. The author demonstrates that there is a clear link between well thought-out strategic business behaviour and good performance. Those firms that behaved more proactively when faced with change have generally fared well by developing new products, adopting cutting-edge technologies, and adapting quickly to the changing market realities. Those that resorted to opportunistic methods, the author argues, may have enjoyed limited success in the short-term but have eventually stagnated. Supported by two detailed case studies, the key features of this important book are that it: - Examines India’s growth trajectory, its huge market and its immense economic potential - Studies behavioural patterns of Indian firms and the Indian business ethos - Eschews a leader-centric approach and focuses instead on a strategy approach to understand Indian business - Explores why some companies fail while others show the ability to meet the challenges posed by radical changes in policy - Identifies key strategies that are used by successful Indian businesses - Establishes the relevance of the main elements of business strategy.

State Capitalism, Contentious Politics and Large-Scale Social Change

State Capitalism, Contentious Politics and Large-Scale Social Change
Author: Vincent Pollard
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 251
Release: 2011-03-22
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9004194452

Through a careful analysis of the former Soviet Union and China, and South Asian societies of India and the Phillipines, this volume examines the creation of a state capitalism, its roll in economic development, and its impact on social change.

Who Owns the Media

Who Owns the Media
Author: Pradip Thomas
Publisher: Zed Books
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2004-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781842774694

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The Cambridge History of South African Literature

The Cambridge History of South African Literature
Author: David Attwell
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 1451
Release: 2012-01-12
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1316175138

South Africa's unique history has produced literatures in many languages, in both oral and written forms, reflecting the diversity in the cultural histories and experiences of its people. The Cambridge History offers a comprehensive, multi-authored history of South African literature in all eleven official languages (and more minor ones) of the country, produced by a team of over forty international experts, including contributors from all of the major regions and language groups of South Africa. It will provide a complete portrait of South Africa's literary production, organised as a chronological history from the oral traditions existing before colonial settlement, to the post-apartheid revision of the past. In a field marked by controversy, this volume is more fully representative than any existing account of South Africa's literary history. It will make a unique contribution to Commonwealth, international and postcolonial studies and serve as a definitive reference work for decades to come.

Why Rousseau was Wrong

Why Rousseau was Wrong
Author: Frances Ward
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2013-03-28
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441115536

Why secular humanism leads to guilt, political correctness and fear of giving offence -- and how the Church can help.