Reviews for Number-theoretic analysis

The average rating for Number-theoretic analysis based on 2 reviews is 3.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2020-04-23 00:00:00 Greg Morano The book is a combination of various articles written by the author over the years. Possibly from mid 1990s to 2002. The author essentially is of capitalist mind and offers solutions based on that model. The author also tries to convince people that capitalism must be sold to people like "Fabian socialism" of Nehru was sold to masses in 1950s. Even though acknowledging the short comings of the capitalist ideology, the author debates that it is the best system forward. Being the ex-CEO of Procter and Gamble(India) , the author does provides an insight into various issues from the side of a capitalist. I however believe that the author missed out a concept called "social entrepreneurship" or "responsible capitalism", which one believes should have been talked more in his book. I must say that I was horrified by couple of his suggestions and at the same time sympathetic to some. Author is educated in Harvard University therefore he does bring along a certain mindset. I however believe that his understanding of certain issues were elitist per say ( both social and economical )even though the author tries to pinpoint to the reader that he is NOT elitist, on this part I would beg to differ with him. Author also focuses alot on philosophers and their view points, I presume that is an educational hazard that the author has to live with (since the author did Philosophy honors from Harvard university) and so he uses the names of many western philosophers in putting his view point across. The author also makes a point that he is a liberal in every sense ( I presume it is fashion these days to say so), I for one evoke authors concern towards the reform of the rules and allowing entrepreneurship to be encouraged. It is an average book if any body wishes to read it. I was drawn to it after reading India Unbound by the author. I however doubt that I would be reading any other of his books soon. None the less , some books recommended by him will certainly be on my list for the book TO-READ.

Review # 2 was written on 2009-03-02 00:00:00 Skylar Kingdon A thought-provoking and informative book that contains a compilation of essays about the economic, political and social standing of India in the nineties. Although it's been a while since those days have passed, the book nevertheless is quite an interesting read. There's a lot to learn, plenty of room to grow for India in every aspect and the book pinpoints all the reasons India has always remained a third-world country and how it can cure all the parasitic infections that have festered the nation since it's independence. Definitely worth the read, if you have missed out reading the newspapers in your childhood, otherwise also. In fact, this book should be made a part of our history textbooks.