{"product_id":"the-mammaries-of-the-welfare-state","title":"The Mammaries of the Welfare State by Upamanyu Chatterjee (rare books)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"91\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"91\"\u003eBook Summary \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"445\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"36\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe Mammaries of the Welfare State\u003c\/em\u003e (2000) is the sequel to Upamanyu Chatterjee’s debut novel, \u003cem data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"113\"\u003eEnglish, August\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe narrative continues the journey of Agastya Sen, a disillusioned civil servant, as he navigates the bureaucratic labyrinth of the fictional state of Madna.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe story is set against the backdrop of an impending epidemic, providing a satirical lens on the inefficiencies and absurdities of the Indian administrative system.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe title itself is a satirical nod to the exploitation and mismanagement within the welfare state.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe novel delves into themes of political bureaucracy, systemic failures, and the personal dilemmas of those entangled within it.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eChatterjee's narrative is characterized by its dark humor and sharp critique of institutional dysfunction.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe book was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2004 for writing in English.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"467\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"467\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"867\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpamanyu Chatterjee\u003c\/strong\u003e was born in 1959 in Patna, Bihar, India.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHe graduated from St. Stephen's College, Delhi University, and joined the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) in 1983.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThroughout his civil service career, he served in various capacities, including as Joint Secretary to the Government of India on the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eDespite his administrative responsibilities, Chatterjee pursued his passion for writing, producing several acclaimed works.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHis debut novel, \u003cem data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"51\"\u003eEnglish, August: An Indian Story\u003c\/em\u003e (1988), garnered international recognition and was adapted into a film.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eFollowing its success, he authored \u003cem data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"52\"\u003eThe Last Burden\u003c\/em\u003e (1993), \u003cem data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"97\"\u003eThe Mammaries of the Welfare State\u003c\/em\u003e (2000), \u003cem data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"119\"\u003eWeight Loss\u003c\/em\u003e (2006), \u003cem data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"139\"\u003eWay to Go\u003c\/em\u003e (2010), and \u003cem data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"174\"\u003eFairy Tales at Fifty\u003c\/em\u003e (2014).\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIn 2009, he was honored with the Officier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government for his significant contribution to literature.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eChatterjee's works are noted for their incisive social commentary, dark humor, and exploration of the complexities of Indian society.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45157390188730,"sku":"2Q126PTS1-Used","price":29.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/STATE.jpg?v=1758051990","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/the-mammaries-of-the-welfare-state","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}