This is a book of reminiscences and reminders by eminent academic-turned-politician Prof. Richard Hay. It is a way of expressing his adulation and gratitude to Prime Minister Shri .Narendra Modi, whose charismatic leadership profoundly influenced him in shaping his perceptions about Indian culture and India’s vast potential as a maturing democracy.His abiding concern for the Indian farmer and his lot makes the book very special and unique.His championing the cause of Sanskrit and its legacy and his dreams about a digital India carry conviction and commitment.It is a book crafted with a cryptic message, because his identity as an Anglo-Indian is in absolute sync with the Indian ethos and its multifarious dimensions

In "THE WINDMILLS OF THE MIND: A Happiness Odyssey," Prof. Richard Hay draws upon his extensive academic, administrative, and political journey spanning over three decades to offer a compelling guide for individuals seeking to cultivate their personalities and contribute meaningfully to society. From fostering a sense of belongingness in academic institutions through innovative initiatives to advocating for inclusive growth as a parliamentarian, Prof. Hay shares invaluable insights and practical strategies for personal and community development. With a focus on compassion, understanding, and respect, this book presents a roadmap for building a self-reliant nation where everyone can thrive. Divided into five cohesive parts, "The Windmills of The Mind" is a testament to Prof. Hay's unwavering commitment to human excellence and the relentless pursuit of positive change.

The most comprehensive overview of Indian politics to date, the companion incorporates the best social science knowledge available on the developments in Indian politics and provides an analytical perspective of how such issues are best understood.

A deepening crisis in accountability in developing democracies has triggered much debate on accountability and the mechanisms needed for overcoming deficiencies of democracy. This book analyzes a wide variety of contemporary efforts to reform accountability systems in developing countries.

A new exploration of the troubled relationship between religion and democracy, focusing in on two key questions: * how has religion engaged with the democratization processes that have taken place over the last thirty years? * how can it contribute towards democracy in the future? These questions are tackled with clarity and rigour. Select chapters explore the ways in which religious ideas have been used to undermine authoritarian regimes and how religious institutions have provided the basis for resistance to such regimes. The reader is This book was previously published as a special issue of the leading journal Democratization.

This work - previously published as a special issue of the journal 'Democratization' - brings together essays that offer theoretical and empirical insights into the relationship between religion and democracy.

Since its publication in 1968 Paulo Freire's Pedagogy of the Oppressed has maintained its relevance well into the 21st century. This book showcases the multitude of ways in which Freire's most celebrated work is being reinvented by contemporary, educators, activists, teachers, and researchers. The chapters cover topics such as: spirituality, teacher identity and education, critical race theory, post-truth, academic tenure, prison education, LGBTQ educators, critical pedagogy, posthumanism and indigenous education. There are also chapters which explore Freire's work in relation to W.E.B Du Bois, Myles Horton, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Simone de Beauvoir. Written by leading first and second-generation Freirean scholars, the book includes a foreword by Ira Shor and an afterword by Antonia Darder.