Whole Numbers and Half Truths
from The Bookaway Show Hosted by Rohan
you can buy this book on amazon The book examine modern Indian society, using extensive data to explore the complex realities behind crime statistics, citizen beliefs, and electoral behavior. Rukmini S. investigates how official crime records and media narratives frequently distort issues like sexual assault and drug enforcement, masking deep-seated societal problems while hiding true rates of victimization. Furthermore, polling data reveals that Indians hold deeply conservative and majoritarian views, often harboring significant religious and caste biases despite outward expressions of tolerance. Finally, the sources deconstruct the myth of the model Indian voter, highlighting how identity, gender shifts in voter turnout, and flawed polling methodologies shape elections far more than simple concepts of development.
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