•  They span a vast intellectual spectrum ̶  Papers with deep academic orientation ̶  Articles with profound practical policy implications  What is common across all of the articles/papers regardless of the topic is deep scholarship, sharp intellect and above all an abiding concern for public interest.
Ideas and issues resonate even today What has struck me as I browsed through the book is that several of the ideas and issues that Dr. Patel addressed resonate even in today’s context, both at home and around the world. I will comment on some of the ideas that he raised. I.