Rule by numbers : governmentality in colonial India /

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"This book examines aspects of the production of statistical knowledge as part of colonial governance in India using Foucault's ideas of 'governmentality.' The modern state is distinctive for its bureaucratic organization, official procedures, and accountability that in the colo...

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Main Author: Kalpagam, U.
Format: Printed Book
Language:English
Subjects:
Foucault, Michel, > 1926-1984 > Political and social views.
Statistics > Political aspects > India > History.
State, The.
India > Politics and government > 1765-1947.
India > Statistical services > History.
Great Britain > Colonies > Administration > History.

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