Gita Mehta’s “Snakes and Ladders: Glimpses of Modern India”
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This 5 page report discusses Gita Mehta’s 1997 book “Snakes and Ladders: Glimpses of Modern India” that offers a new vision of the vast and multi-faceted, and very real world of India. Through out her series of essays about India’s history, politics, and economy, a reader sees the modern aspects of Indian life that have little to do with its literary or cinematic portrayals. For example, as parts of India reach toward the first world, Mehta describes how the caste system is slowly disappearing, poor people are working their way out of debt, and all Indians are working toward a democracy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Have Pre-Existing Tensions Created the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction; The Case of India and Pakistan
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This 12 page paper discussing the proposition that the acquisition of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) is a reflection of pre-existing tensions, not a cause of international instability. This is discussed reference to India and Pakistan. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
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HINDUISM AND INDIA
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This 9-page paper focuses on how Hinduims developed with India, and why and when it actually emerged as the "national" religion of the nation. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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India / A Country Study
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A 5 page paper on the geography, population, and economics of India,-- including its current anti-American trend. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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India / The New Nuclear Power
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A 15 page research paper which argues that the recent nuclear tests conducted in both India and Pakistan are seen by these countries as political bargaining chips in a dangerous game of nuclear bluff reminiscent of the cold war between the United States and the former Soviet Union. The writer demonstrates that the current nuclear buildup, which was initiated by India, has more to do with the rise of Hindu nationalism in that country then to any real threats to Indian security. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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India And Pakistan: Issues That Have Increased Tension And Proliferation Of Nuclear Weapons
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29 pages in length. The myriad issues India and Pakistan continue to face that have increased the tension and proliferation of nuclear weapons on the South Asian continent are vast and complex. With nuclear conflict, religious diversity and leadership disharmony heading the long list, other issues just as critical include history, culture and civilization. Is it possible to establish peace between these ever-warring countries, or are history's critical thinkers right when they said that mankind is destined to demolish its own existence? Bibliography lists 28 sources.
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India as a Business Destination
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When a company considers expanding internationally the environment in the target country has to be carefully assessed. This 16 page paper assesses India as a potential target country, examining the international, economic, political, legal and social environment. The paper then considers the different modes of entry that may be used. The paper uses the example of an Australian construction company, and also looks at the construction industry in India. The bibliography cites 12 sources.
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India as a Permanent Member of the United Nations’ Security Council
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This 7 page report discusses the consideration of India as a permanent member of the United Nations’ Security Council and the fact that the idea has provoked a great deal of debate in the past several years. Nobody doubts that the immense population that India encompasses does not present a major consideration in terms of how security policy should be formulated. As one of the founding members of the United Nations, India has been a firm supporter of the organization’s larger goals and has made significant contributions to the furtherance and implementation of its specialized programs, especially in terms of nations’ struggle against colonialism and apartheid, as well as the creation of a more equitable international economic order. In April 2000, Great Britain, France, and the U.S. voiced their support for the idea, Russia had already done so. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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