The Modi Disruption is an expansive and comparative study of governance before and after Narendra Modi's ascension as India's fourteenth prime minister.The book puts in context the transformation of India since 2014. While most critics disavow the changes as invisible and therefore insignificant, it seeks to present an opposite viewpoint based on nuanced arguments. It starts by revisiting the challenges before 2014 and contrasts them with how the nation has performed on comparable ...

This book is a multidisciplinary study of the Indian Ocean region, bringing together perspectives from the disciplines of history, defense and strategic studies, cultural and religious studies, and environmental studies. From the earliest exchanges through Sumerian and Harappan trade, to emerging geopolitical alliances in the twenty-first century, this volume demonstrates both the continuity and change of the region as well as its unity and diversity. The expanse of this ocean and its litt...

Infectious Diseases Emergencies is a compact reference that summarizes the key topics of those infectious disease processes that are most commonly seen in practice. The opening section reviews principles of management and general management of severe infection in acute and emergency environments. The following sections provide a "head-to-toe" synopsis of common infections presenting in both outpatient and acute care settings. The concluding sections discuss vector borne infections...