The myth of the shrinking state [electronic resource] : globalization and the state in India / Baldev Raj Nayar. Nayar, Baldev Raj. Globalization Political aspects India. Globalization Social aspects India. HC435.2 .N356 2009 320.954 23 Includes bibliographical references and index. Description based on print version record. This study investigates the nature of the impact of globalization on the Indian state. It takes as its point of departure the thesis that globalization has resulted in the erosion of the economic and welfare roles of the state. The author argues in favour of the continued expansion of these roles. New Delhi ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2009. 2009. 2009 Text 1 online resource (xx, 286 p.) : http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195699395.001.0001 eng India Social policy. India Economic policy. India Politics and government. India. India.