A logic of populism : India and its states / Srikrishna Ayyangar.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ayyangar, Srikrishna, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Populism--India.

Populism.

Democracy--India.

Democracy.

Political culture--India.

Political culture.

India--Politics and government--2014-.

India.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xv, 206 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2025.

Summary:

What makes populism both a threat and a corrective to democracy in India, setting it apart from other contexts? A Logic of Populism explores this question using a novel set-theoretic methodology and a comprehensive study of populist leaders across Indian states. It defines populists as those who draw boundaries dividing people, while democratic institutions shape these divisions' political significance. Populists create fractures, yet democratic engagement channels these conflicts toward the common good. This book is essential for those seeking to understand Indian democracy and populism's role in political modernization beyond Western perspectives. It is particularly valuable for researchers in qualitative methodologies and theory-building in the Social Sciences. By conceptualizing populism as a defining force in contemporary public affairs, the book offers crucial insights into democracy's evolving landscape in India, making it a significant contribution to political studies and governance discourse.

Contents:

Populism : conundrum and context in India

The sufficient and necessary conditions of populism

An introduction to set theory comparative analysis

The cases : fully in, fully out, and in between

The configurations of populism in India

Conclusion : the logic of populism.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 18 Jul 2025).

ISBN:

1-009-60539-9

1-009-60538-0

OCLC:

1528085934