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Employment, Poverty and Rights in India (Routledge Contemporary South Asia Series)
0Uncover the persistent rural poverty in India despite economic growth. This insightful book examines why India’s rural poor, especially Adivasis and Dalits, lag behind. It offers a critical analysis of employment and unemployment as keys to understanding well-being, tracing historical policy failures and the political forces shaping poverty since the colonial era. Explore how initiatives like MGNREGA are implemented at the ground level. Essential for scholars of Indian Political Economy, South Asian studies, and development studies seeking a deeper understanding of India’s socio-economic challenges and the fight for rights.
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Rural Politics in India: Political Stratification and Governance in West Bengal
0Explore the intricate landscape of rural politics in India with this essential study focusing on West Bengal. Dayabati Roy’s research delves into political stratification and governance in India’s fourth-most populous state, highlighting its unique legacy of land reforms and long-standing Left-led governments. Uncover how caste, religion, and gender shape representation in local governance and political movements through vivid ethnographic insights. This book offers a critical perspective on the rural Indian experience of the state, essential for students, researchers, and anyone keen to understand contemporary Indian political dynamics and grassroots governance.