The articles and notes reprinted in this publication, it is hoped, will give a panoramic view of the economic develop- ments during the eventful period 1951 to 1965. Beginning on the morrow of Independence and ending with the Indo- Pak War, this period coincides with the span of the first three development plans. Apart from underlining the basic trends and problems dominating the Indian economic scene throughout the period, some significant episodes are also highlighted in these pages. These may be useful to those engaged in a more systematic study of the period.
Notwithstanding, the title of the publication, the author does not lay any claim to profundity in the application of the Marxist methodology to the study of Indian economic develop- ments. This should be clear from the indefinite article preceding the adjective.
In conclusion, the author takes this opportunity to thank the editors of the periodicals at whose behests these writings were undertaken.
Calcutta
19 September, 1967
A Marxist Commentary
on Economic Developments in India 1951-1965
A Selection of Articles and Notes
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