Small States Syndrome in India

Contents: Preface. 1. The problem, myths and realities. 2. The historical perspective. 3. Opening the new chapter. 4. Meeting half-way. 5. Low-key state demands. 6. The new demand. Annexures. Bibliography. Index.

"The present volume aims at providing background information about the states\' demands in India. It informs about the territorial re-organization of India during the British period and the re-organization of states after independence. The linguistic re-organization of states, formation of ethnic small states and the ever increasing demands for new states are discussed thoroughly. The myths and realities related to new states\' demands are also discussed in the book." (jacket)

[B.B. Kumar\'s books include Tension and Conflict in North-East India, Modernization in Naga Society and Folk Lore & Folk Lore Motifs.]