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Bonds Lost: Subordination, Conflict and Mobilisation in Rural South India c1900-1970
13“Bonds Lost” by Gunnel Cederlof (ISBN: 9788173041938) explores social dynamics in rural South India between 1900 and 1970. Discover how subordination, conflict, and mobilization shaped communities during this transformative period. Cederlof’s insightful analysis sheds light on power structures and social change, making this a must-read for history enthusiasts, researchers, and anyone interested in South Asian studies.
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LANDSCAPES AND THE LAW P
0Explore the intricate link between **landscapes** and **colonial law in India** with this seminal work. Delving into environmental and legal history, the book examines how law shaped access to nature and resources in forest and hill tracts, focusing on the **Nilgiris hills**. Discover the collision of claims over land, the redefinition of customary rights, and the justification of colonial rule. Essential for students and scholars of **Indian history**, environmental studies, and legal history, this interdisciplinary study offers crucial insights into property debates, resource exploitation, and popular resistance, making it vital reading for understanding contemporary **land rights**.
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The Imperial Underbelly
0Uncover the hidden economic history of Colonial India and its surprising link to Scandinavia. This insightful volume re-examines Indian labour history and the British Empire through a unique archive of a railway contractor. It offers deep dives into the everyday work practices of Indian and European labourers and contractors, revealing how global migration and capital flows transformed both regions. Essential for students and academics of South Asian studies, labour history, economic history, and colonialism in India. Discover unparalleled insights into entrepreneurship and labour under British rule.