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Syndicates and Societies
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Uncover the hidden power structures shaping urban South Asia with “Syndicates and Societies.” David Jackman’s seminal work offers a gripping exploration of the crime and politics nexus in Dhaka’s Kawran Bazar, Bangladesh’s largest marketplace. Discover how syndicates dictate daily life, services, and profits, and trace the marketplace’s transformation from gangster heartlands to political control. This book provides vital insights into informal governance, political muscle, and extortion by following labourers navigating this complex system. Essential for students of political science, sociology, and urban studies interested in the realities of South Asian governance.
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