Journal of Politics and Governance
  • Year: 2016
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue: 4

Democrats and Dissenters: A Critique of Post-independent Intellectual Discourse

Doctoral research, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India, E-mail: priya.sreekumar@yahoo.com

Online published on 25 August, 2017.

Abstract

This article reviews a recent book titled ‘Democrats and Dissenters’ by Ramchandra Guha (Allen Lane, 352 pages, Rs. 699, 2016). It is a collection of incisive essays on politics, society, ideologies and intellectuals. The book is based on anecdotal information, author's travel experiences and his superb analytical skill as well as profound wisdom. It represents liberal voice of contemporary India and provides hope for those who have conviction of dissent.

Keywords

Democracy, Liberalism, Dissenting voices, India