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Socio-Economics of Colonial Contribution to Railways in Sri Lanka (1845 – 1905) provides a comprehensive analysis of railway development during British colonial rule. Indrani Munasinghe explores how the introduction of rail infrastructure fundamentally reshaped Sri Lanka’s economic landscape, labor markets, and social structures.
The book examines the colonial motivations behind railway construction, the socio-economic consequences for local populations, and the lasting impact of this infrastructure on the island. Through detailed historical research, Munasinghe demonstrates how railways served colonial economic interests while simultaneously creating new opportunities and challenges for Sri Lankan society. The study covers a critical 60-year period of technological and social transformation, offering insights into how colonial projects influenced trade patterns, employment, migration, and cultural change.
Essential reading for historians, economists, and scholars interested in colonial history, development studies, and South Asian history.
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