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Hungry Nation: Food, Famine and the Making of Modern India

SKU: 9781108711708

695.00

Uncover the deep roots of modern India’s food challenges in this essential account of nation-building and sustenance. Explore how hunger and malnutrition became central to nationalist thought during colonial rule and the critical debates on land, markets, and technology that defined independence. This book vividly illustrates how citizens contested welfare and citizenship through food, particularly in the era of the Green Revolution. A vital read for understanding India’s history, food security, and the making of its modern identity. Essential for students of Indian politics and history.

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