
Temptations of the West: How to Be Modern in India, Pakistan, Tibet, and Beyond
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Social consequences of the second industrial revolution.
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In her book, Ece Temelkuran analyzes how societies are gradually sliding into authoritarianism. Through personal experiences and global examples, she reveals patterns of loss of freedom, compassion, and truth in the modern world.