When crime pays: money and muscle in Indian politics

When crime pays: money and muscle in Indian politics

Vaishnav's When Crime Pays is a fascinating look at the interplay of crime, politics, and democracy in India. Vaishnav divides the book into three parts. Part 1 examines the fact that a sizable portion of Indian politicians have either been convicted of, or accused of being involved in, crimina...

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Published in:Choice Vol. 54; no. 10; p. 1561
Main Author: Pruitt, W R
Format: Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Middletown American Library Association dba CHOICE 01-06-2017
Subjects:
Asian history
Crime
Democracy
Nonfiction
Politics
Vaishnav, Milan
India
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Summary:Vaishnav's When Crime Pays is a fascinating look at the interplay of crime, politics, and democracy in India. Vaishnav divides the book into three parts. Part 1 examines the fact that a sizable portion of Indian politicians have either been convicted of, or accused of being involved in, criminal activity.
ISSN:0009-4978
1943-5975