Beschreibung:
Bidyut Chakrabarty is Professor in Political Science at the University of Delhi, India.
Through historical analysis, this book assesses the ideological articulation of the contemporary ultra-left movement in India, including Maoism which is expanding gradually in India. The author argues that Maoism provides critical inputs for an alternative paradigm for development, relevant for transitional societies.
1. Maoism, Governance and Red Corridor 2. Genesis of Maoism in India 3. Maoism: the Roadmap for Future India 4. Growth and Consolidation of Maoism in Orissa 5. Maoism in Orissa: Socio-Economic Indicators 6. The Maoist Organization and state response 7. Maoism: articulation of an ideology and its future 8. Conclusion