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Midnight's Machines
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Arun Sukumar's 'Midnight's Machines' examines India's technological and industrial development since independence, focusing on the state's role in adopting and promoting technologies.
The book outlines key policy decisions, industrial projects, and political dynamics that shaped India's technological trajectory.
Sukumar combines historical narrative with analysis of institutions, policy debates, and the economic consequences of technology choices.
He highlights both successes and constraints in India's efforts to build domestic capabilities in manufacturing and innovation.
The work sheds light on how political priorities and industrial strategy influenced India's place in global technology systems.
The book outlines key policy decisions, industrial projects, and political dynamics that shaped India's technological trajectory.
Sukumar combines historical narrative with analysis of institutions, policy debates, and the economic consequences of technology choices.
He highlights both successes and constraints in India's efforts to build domestic capabilities in manufacturing and innovation.
The work sheds light on how political priorities and industrial strategy influenced India's place in global technology systems.
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