{"product_id":"punjab-the-fatal-miscalculation-patwant-singh-amp-harji-malik","title":"Punjab: The Fatal Miscalculation  - Patwant Singh \u0026amp; Harji Malik","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"72\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"72\"\u003ePunjab: The Fatal Miscalculation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n \r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"ttaxwd\" data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"88\"\u003e🔹 Authors: Patwant Singh \u0026amp; Harji Malik\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"rdn9zp\" data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"134\"\u003e🔹 Publisher: Patwant Singh\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"ud30b3\" data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"164\"\u003e🔹 Edition: First Edition, 1985\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"zb4la2\" data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"200\"\u003e🔹 Binding: Hardcover\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"e01pyz\" data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"224\"\u003e🔹 Pages: 252\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"1xacf3y\" data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"241\"\u003e🔹 Size: 6 × 0.5 × 9 inches\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"yotxbd\" data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"277\"\u003e🔹 Language: English\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n \r\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003eWritten by noted journalist and author Patwant Singh in collaboration with Harji Malik, \u003cem data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"911\"\u003ePunjab: The Fatal Miscalculation\u003c\/em\u003e presents a thoughtful examination of the political and social circumstances surrounding the Punjab crisis during one of the most challenging periods in independent India's history. Published in 1985, shortly after many of the events it discusses, the book provides a contemporary perspective on the issues that led to growing unrest in the state.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003eDrawing upon journalistic research, political analysis, and firsthand observations, the authors trace the complex relationship between regional politics, religious identity, and national policy. They examine the decisions, negotiations, and misunderstandings that contributed to escalating tensions, placing these developments within the broader historical and political context of post-independence India.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"2189\"\u003eRather than offering a simple chronological account, the book explores the motivations of the principal figures involved and analyzes the consequences of political decisions that shaped the course of events. It discusses the challenges faced by political leaders, the changing social atmosphere in Punjab, and the impact of these developments on the people of the region. The narrative encourages readers to consider the importance of dialogue, leadership, and informed policymaking in addressing complex national issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2550\"\u003eWritten in a balanced and accessible style, the book combines historical documentation with political commentary, making it valuable for readers interested in modern Indian history, public affairs, and political studies. It remains an important reference for understanding the background and significance of one of the defining episodes in contemporary India.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2872\"\u003ePublished as a first edition in 1985, this hardcover volume contains 252 pages and is presented in a 6 × 0.5 × 9 inch format. Its historical relevance, first edition status, and contemporary perspective make it a noteworthy addition to collections of Indian history, political literature, and modern South Asian studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"17fvu7l\" data-start=\"2879\" data-end=\"2897\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"2899\" data-end=\"3229\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xxpeey\" data-start=\"2899\" data-end=\"2939\"\u003eWritten by Patwant Singh \u0026amp; Harji Malik\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mxslh5\" data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"2968\"\u003ePublished by Patwant Singh\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"4bgnj\" data-start=\"2969\" data-end=\"2990\"\u003eFirst Edition, 1985\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ll7o57\" data-start=\"2991\" data-end=\"3010\"\u003eHardcover binding\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"v2herh\" data-start=\"3011\" data-end=\"3022\"\u003e252 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"17btwax\" data-start=\"3023\" data-end=\"3049\"\u003eSize: 6 × 0.5 × 9 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"nnxhbm\" data-start=\"3050\" data-end=\"3069\"\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"qfcdou\" data-start=\"3070\" data-end=\"3125\"\u003eExplores the Punjab crisis and modern Indian politics\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"f5ixqb\" data-start=\"3126\" data-end=\"3177\"\u003eWell-researched historical and political analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1i98q9q\" data-start=\"3178\" data-end=\"3229\"\u003eIdeal for historians, researchers, and collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1qkj3fq\" data-start=\"3236\" data-end=\"3258\"\u003e🔹 Collector's Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3260\" data-end=\"3648\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis 1985 first edition hardcover of \u003cem data-start=\"3297\" data-end=\"3331\"\u003ePunjab: The Fatal Miscalculation\u003c\/em\u003e is a valuable collectible for readers of modern Indian history and political studies. Published during a pivotal period in India's contemporary history, it offers important historical insight and remains a significant addition to collections of South Asian history, political analysis, and first-edition non-fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ukm0q3\" data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"302\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67621330583795,"sku":"CBOO386","price":699.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/2922\/2643\/files\/ebe0fbca-IMG_9648.jpg?v=1790941826","url":"https:\/\/collegestreetbook.in\/products\/punjab-the-fatal-miscalculation-patwant-singh-amp-harji-malik","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}