Krishna Kumar is Professor of Education at the University of Delhi and former Director of the National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT).

‘[N]ovel in its perspective and incisive in its insights.’ — N. Jayaram‘[Kumar’s] narrative is smooth and flawless. And he makes his points with an uncanny courage of conviction.’ — J. L. Azad‘[Krishna Kumar] presents a coherent, often gripping, representation of the politics and values inherent in ‘modern education’ within a historical perspective.’ — Harsh Sethi‘[T]he best work on Indian educational development.’ — A. Mathew

• Prologue. I. Introduction Part I: Dynamics of Colonization II. Colonial Citizen as an Educational Ideal III. Appropriate Knowledge: Conflict of Curriculum and Culture IV. Meek Dictator: The Paradox of Teacher’s Personality Part II: Dynamics of the Freedom Struggle V. Pursuit of Equality VI. Quest for Self-Identity VII. Meanings of Progress VIII. Conclusion. Bibliography. About the Author. Index

Krishna Kumar is Professor of Education at the University of Delhi and former Director of the National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT).

‘[N]ovel in its perspective and incisive in its insights.’ — N. Jayaram‘[Kumar’s] narrative is smooth and flawless. And he makes his points with an uncanny courage of conviction.’ — J. L. Azad‘[Krishna Kumar] presents a coherent, often gripping, representation of the politics and values inherent in ‘modern education’ within a historical perspective.’ — Harsh Sethi‘[T]he best work on Indian educational development.’ — A. Mathew

• Prologue. I. Introduction Part I: Dynamics of Colonization II. Colonial Citizen as an Educational Ideal III. Appropriate Knowledge: Conflict of Curriculum and Culture IV. Meek Dictator: The Paradox of Teacher’s Personality Part II: Dynamics of the Freedom Struggle V. Pursuit of Equality VI. Quest for Self-Identity VII. Meanings of Progress VIII. Conclusion. Bibliography. About the Author. Index

Krishna Kumar is Professor of Education at the University of Delhi and former Director of the National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT).

‘[N]ovel in its perspective and incisive in its insights.’ — N. Jayaram‘[Kumar’s] narrative is smooth and flawless. And he makes his points with an uncanny courage of conviction.’ — J. L. Azad‘[Krishna Kumar] presents a coherent, often gripping, representation of the politics and values inherent in ‘modern education’ within a historical perspective.’ — Harsh Sethi‘[T]he best work on Indian educational development.’ — A. Mathew

• Prologue. I. Introduction Part I: Dynamics of Colonization II. Colonial Citizen as an Educational Ideal III. Appropriate Knowledge: Conflict of Curriculum and Culture IV. Meek Dictator: The Paradox of Teacher’s Personality Part II: Dynamics of the Freedom Struggle V. Pursuit of Equality VI. Quest for Self-Identity VII. Meanings of Progress VIII. Conclusion. Bibliography. About the Author. Index