{"product_id":"shaping-of-modern-gujarat","title":"Shaping Of Modern Gujarat by  Achyut Yagnik| Suchitra Sheth (RARE BOOKS)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"972\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"83\"\u003eBook Summary \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"86\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"149\"\u003eThe Shaping of Modern Gujarat: Plurality, Hindutva and Beyond\u003c\/em\u003e is a detailed and insightful exploration of Gujarat’s socio-political evolution from the colonial period to the early 21st century. Authors Achyut Yagnik and Suchitra Sheth delve into the region's complex history, focusing on how Gujarat's rich cultural and religious pluralism gave way to a more homogenized and communal identity, especially with the rise of Hindutva politics. The book examines key events, including the economic liberalization, caste movements, the 2002 communal riots, and the emergence of strong regional political leadership. It also sheds light on Gujarat’s role in India’s economic and ideological developments. Blending historical analysis with social commentary, the book provides a critical yet balanced perspective on the forces—social, political, and cultural—that have shaped modern Gujarat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1737\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"996\"\u003eAbout the Authors:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003eAchyut Yagnik\u003c\/strong\u003e is a well-known social activist, writer, and commentator on Gujarat’s history, culture, and politics. He is the founder-secretary of the Setu Centre for Social Knowledge and Action in Ahmedabad and has contributed extensively to academic and public debates on regional identity, communalism, and development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1737\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003eSuchitra Sheth\u003c\/strong\u003e is a researcher and writer who has worked closely with Yagnik on studies related to Gujarat’s socio-political landscape. Together, they bring a blend of scholarly research and grassroots understanding, making their work both intellectually rigorous and socially relevant. Their collaboration on \u003cem data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003eThe Shaping of Modern Gujarat\u003c\/em\u003e is widely respected for its depth, clarity, and critical insight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44276393148673,"sku":"2PQZMTBEP-Used","price":299.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/ShapingOfModernGujarat.jpg?v=1650449986","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/shaping-of-modern-gujarat","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}