About the Book: The Argumentative Indian: Writings on Indian History, Culture and Identity

The Argumentative Indian is an interesting collection of essays by Dr. Amartya Kumar Sen about the cultural diversity of India. Perfect for any reader who wishes to read about the diverse cultural heritage of the world's largest democracy, this book is brilliantly written with some great insights into the distinctive nature of India.

India is a country that is teeming with diversity. Every aspect of the sub-continent, from its cultural nuances and food to its politics and religious beliefs, is rife with vibrancy. In his collection of essays, Dr. Amartya Sen covers a wide range of India's literary, philosophical, religious, scientific and mathematical contributions. He eloquently writes about the influence of Hinduism on the Indian ethos and identity and while he admits himself that writing about India is difficult as it is such a vast topic, nonetheless, he has managed to capture the idea behind India. The Argumentative Indian is a great synthesis of the ancient with the modern and it is difficult not to see that the wisdom and philosophies of two thousand years ago can successfully be applied to modern day situations as well. Dr. Amartya Sen's collection of essay is a must for anyone who wishes to understand the foundation of India and the cultures that consume it.

About the Author: Amartya Kumar Sen

Dr. Amartya Sen is a Nobel Prize winning economist. He is currently the Professor of Economics and Philosophy at Harvard University and was Master of Trinity College from 1998 to 2004. He has written on many topics and his books have been translated into over thirty languages. In 2010 he was included in Time magazine's list of '100 Most Influential Persons in The World'.

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