Politics and culture of globalisation

We experience the culture of globalisation every time we visit a Tandoori restaurant in Chicago, or a Pizza Hut in Hyderabad, or as we watch Bollywood films in Australia. Globalisation is a label used for a wide range of political, social and cultural phenomena, many of which are explored in this volume. The Politics and Culture of Globalisation: India and Australia brings together Indian and Australian experts in the fields of political science, international relations, philosophy, cultural theory and political economy. Its timeliness and unifying theme derive from comparisons between Indian and Australian perspectives and analyses by Australian writers on developments in India. Indian-Australian relations are explored in several chapters. The neo-liberal form of globalisation is a key focus of critique in this volume. Several chapters examine the search for alternative forms of governance as the nation-state undergoes profound change due to global interconnectedness. An important contribution to the critical discourse on globalisation it is a unique Indo-Australian intellectual endeavour grappling incisively with deeper issues of philosophy and policy in the contemporary world. Manoranjan Mohanty, Council for Social Development, New Delhi , With its cogent analysis and lucid style, this volume is a valuable addition to critical readings on globalisation. The focus on process – governance, institutions and area studies – is an added strength. With its analytical depth and empirical stretch, it will be a valuable addition to this important field. Subrata K Mitra, University of Heidelberg, Germany ‘It will be a very useful volume for all the graduate students who are trying to understand [the] complex and multi faceted nature of the phenomenon of globalisation. Rajen Harshe, Vice Chancellor, University of Allahabad.