"India's Information Revolution" outlines the historical and social development of India's mass media. It is a must-read communication handbook for any serious student or researcher of India or even communication and development studies. The authors' organize and present benchmark information on the overall media development as well as specific media. In a sense, this book is the handbook of communication and development studies for the Indian Subcontinent.

In the early chapter's Singhal and Rogers define communication and development as using media to enhance social change. The rest of the book provides numerous summaries and detailed case studies exhibiting how the media in India are used to empower societal change. Singhal provdes interesting angles and dimensions of the cultural consequences of media as when he reports that Hindu's performed "purifying" ceremonies before watching the televised version of a great Indian epic.----Mark Fabiano

Mr. Agarwal's analysis is superb. As a graduate of Franklin & Marshall, he gained an unique Western perspective which he effectively utilizes in his critique of current Indian nuclear aspirations. He brings a common sense approach to the problem, and rejects the usual pro or anti-Western bias, and is a strong proponent of the 1997 B.L.O.G. action proposal.

It is all the more saddening, considering Mr. Agarwal's detailed knowledge of Indian nuclear policy, that his contribution has fallen on deaf ears in the foreign policy community. Perhaps recent events in Afghanistan will allow Mr. Agarwal to re-enter the nuclear policy arena, despite his more recent contribution to - of all things - internet music space.

I first read this book about 20 years ago, and my review is based on memories of that reading.
Although the photographs are pre-digital and unenhanced, and the text may be dated, Menen's observations of this multicultural and uncategorizable nation are based on his sense of paradox and good humor, and are entertaining and helpful. I visited India after reading this book and agreed with his observations.
In short, I have read few travel books which are better than this one.

True to India.Arie's spirit, this book unselfishly instructs readers on how to play each song from India's Motown debut, "Acoustic Soul."

Through the ages human beings have strived to record moments for posterity. This book is one in that chain and records brilliantly the beauty of the fleeting moment. Enjoy it is worth every cent of its price.

This is the kind of book every first-time traveler to India needs! It is short and to-the-point, and gives a very concise guide to customs and etiquette that is required learning for Westerners. Other version of the Culture Smart series are available, so if you're traveling outside the U.S., be sure to get one of these incredibly handy guides. These books are small enough to take with you to for a quick refresher course, too!

The sculptures from the National Museum of Ethnology, Leiden, The Netherlands, described are from the Pala-Sena periods of Indian art, circa 8th - 12th century A.D. Ellen Raven

This book is a great resource for the Indian textile researcher. The pictures are well-done and the analysis is very competent. Ms. Barnes is very skilled at clearly stated what can be known and what can be conjectured from an analysis of these textiles. As a budding textile researcher I found her analysis both informative, and comprehensive. It certainly isn't a light a read, but the clear explanations make it possible for even a beginner to gain knowledge from this book.

Mary Ellen Mark is an outstanding photographer. This is among her best work. Her superb technique complements her incisive portraiture. She has studied the circuses of India carefully and captured something of the soul of her subjects. Many of the performers that she photographs are young, and for all intents and purposes are indentured servants. Their lives are filled with pathos, but also with immense pride in what they do. It is impossible not to be moved by this wonderful book. I recommend it highly.

This book is exactly what a traveler needs and wants to know: What does the place feel like, how does it smell, what is the most foreign element of the place, and what is the most familiar. More than most travel books, this one brings you on the journey. At the end, you have seen the country, become acqainted with some new friends along the way, have discovered in Nicholas Garland a very energetic and observant traveling companion (the best kind), and, unlike many traveling companions, you are in no way eager to be rid of him. The sketches convey just the right sort of casual observation that travelers savor. Please please please, Nicholas Garland, take me with you again.