Power, governance, conflict, and political authority come under sharp analysis in this thought-provoking study of the modern Indian state.
State, Violence and Legitimacy in India by Santana Khanikar is an insightful non-fiction work that explores political power, state authority, legitimacy, governance, violence, and the relationship between the state and society in India.

Through analytical research and critical discussion, the book examines how states establish authority, maintain legitimacy, respond to conflict, and negotiate power in complex political and social contexts. It explores themes of governance, democracy, political violence, conflict studies, state power, legitimacy, public institutions, and socio-political realities in India.

Blending political theory, academic insight, social analysis, and contemporary relevance, State, Violence and Legitimacy in India offers readers a deeper understanding of how power, conflict, and governance interact in shaping modern societies. It is a valuable resource for readers interested in political science, governance studies, Indian politics, and state-society relations.

Perfect for students, researchers, political science readers, academics, and anyone interested in governance, democracy, conflict studies, and Indian political analysis, this book is a compelling and intellectually engaging read.

Publisher: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS

Language : English

Binding: Hard Cover