This book explores the impact of economic crises and free-market reforms on party systems and political representation in contemporary Latin America. It explains why some patterns of market reform align and stabilize party systems, whereas other patterns of reform leave party systems vulnerable to widespread social protest and electoral instability.

This edited volume addresses a critical aspect of development in Africa: the intersection between education and governance. Using case studies and experiences from different parts of the continent, this book assesses how the potential for human resources, in terms of education, can be leveraged in the development process to achieve equity, inclusive development and governance outcomes in Africa.

Examines the religious life of Gwalior's Sindhis, Hindus whose families arrived from the far west of the subcontinent after its partition in 1947. Although most maintain a strong Hindu identity, their religious life often differs substantially from that of the majority of Hindus in Central India: it sometimes shows Sufi influences, often gives prominence to the Guru Granth familiar from Sikh tradition, and regularly highlights Sindhi saints and a distinctive divinity called Jhulelal. The video examines the religious practice of Hindu Sindhis in Gwalior, their community life, and t

Explores religious life and sensibilities in a group of interconnected working class neighborhoods. Members of Dalit groups, higher caste Hindus, and Muslims living in a Hindu area all comment on issues of identity, community, belief, and practice. Particularly engaging are some conversations with two young Muslim performers who act in traditional Hindu religious dramas. The DVD includes supplementary material giving some background to the video. 35 minutes.

Examines the changing role of music in a small Gwalior ashram, focusing on the use of film-music styles for prayer songs. The DVD features clips of different musical styles and interviews with performers. These are intercut with comments by the ashram’s present guru. 16 minutes. 

To purchase a DVD, or the set of 3 DVDs, write to the South Asia Program. The price is $10.00 per DVD or $25.00 for the set of three.

This figure documents the discovery of mesolithic human remains with extensive notes, as well as 89 pages with figures and plates.

Ved Kayastha, 1996, (Revised edition, 1922-1993). 

Edited by Kenneth A.R. Kennedy and Gregory L. Possehl, 1976, 235 pages with 36 figures and plates.