This book is an attempt to draw together Nehru 's ideas regarding democracy, and to present them in a logical arrangement- a task which neighbor himself has never undertaken it is the authors earnest hope that this work may contribute to a better understanding of Nehru and what he stands for. The future of Asia is very much in the balance. It may well hinge on the ultimate success or failure of India 's democratic experiment under the leadership of Jawaharlal Nehru.

Based on the author's thesis, University of Pennsylvania.

Nehru as politician and thinker -- Chronology of a quest -- The meaning of democracy -- Fundamental rights in the Indian Crucible -- Economic democracy: the objective -- Economic democracy: the approach India as a secular state -- Nehru as interpreter.