Explore the extraordinary lives of people on South Asia’s dynamic riverine islands. Gopa Samanta’s insightful book unveils the human stories and agrarian realities within the Ganges-Brahmaputra delta. Understand the intricate social dynamics, cultural adaptations, and the profound relationship between delta communities and their ever-shifting environment. This study offers a compelling glimpse into resilience and survival. Essential for students of Indian geography, sociology, environmental studies, and anyone keen on South Asian rural life and human ecology.