A Sixth of Humanity: Independent India's Development Odyssey by Arvind Subramanian and Devesh Kapur is a thoughtful and wide-ranging exploration of India’s economic journey since independence. The book looks at the promises, setbacks, and possibilities of development in a nation that represents a sixth of humanity, blending policy insight with a big-picture view of growth, governance, and social change.
Readers interested in India’s transformation, public policy, and economic debate will find a clear, engaging account of the forces shaping modern India. Insightful and timely, it offers both analysis and perspective for anyone who wants to understand where India has come from and where it may be headed.
