An Uncertain Glory: India and its Contradictions

India is booming - but for whom?

In An Uncertain Glory, two of India's leading economists argue that there have been major failures both to foster participatory growth and to make good use of the public resources generated by economic growth to enhance people's living conditions. Underlying these failures is a pervasive lack of attention paid to the essential needs of the people, especially of the poor, and often of women.

This book not only presents a powerful analysis of India's deprivations and inequalities, but also argues for the possibility of change through democratic practice.