The Free Voice : On Democracy, Culture and the Nation

Ravish Kumar

ISBN 10: 9387164780 / ISBN 13: 9789387164789

Published by Speaking Tiger, 2018

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At a time when free expression and individual liberty in India appear to be under serious threat, Ravish Kumar is one of our bravest and most mature public voices. Few journalists today have as keen an understanding of Indian society and politics and as strong a commitment to the truth. Fewer still can match him in eloquence and integrity. In this necessary book, he examines why debate and dialogue have given way to hate and intolerance in India, how elected representatives, the media and other institutions are failing us, and looks at ways to repair the damage to our democracy. (jacket).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Free Voice : On Democracy, Culture and the Nation
• Publisher: Speaking Tiger
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9387164780
• ISBN 13: 9789387164789
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

At a time when free expression and individual liberty in India appear to be under serious threat, Ravish Kumar is one of our bravest and most mature public voices. Few journalists today have as keen an understanding of Indian society and politics and as strong a commitment to the truth. Fewer still can match him in eloquence and integrity. In this necessary book, he examines why debate and dialogue have given way to hate and intolerance in India, how elected representatives, the media and other institutions are failing us, and looks at ways to repair the damage to our democracy.

About the Author

Ravish Kumar, writer, journalist and social commentator, is Senior Executive Editor with NDTV India. He is also the author of Ishq Mein Shahar Hona, Dekhte Rahiye and Ravishpanti.