In the popular discourse on globalisation that has dominated the news since the early 1990s, India is never far away. India and China have become the textbook examples of globalisation. In India, things are done better, faster and, above all, cheaper than in the West. Overnight, if need be. Indian companies produce at a fraction of the cost in the West. We have little choice but to adapt.
Based on everyday events, the author questions the dominant media discourse and encourages reflection on global relations and the theoretical constructions circulating around them. Historical and theoretical aspects are interwoven in an engaging travelogue that also pays attention to concrete social conditions and people's experiences. An entertaining overview, full of observations, analyses and reflections, that brings the reader up to date with the world's largest democracy.
