When Godavari Comes: People's History of a River- Journeys in the Zone of the Dispossessed
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When Godavari Comes: People’s History of a River- Journeys in the Zone of the Dispossessed

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Journey through the Godavari River’s poignant history with Somnath Ghosal’s “When Godavari Comes.” Explore the villages facing displacement by the Indira Sagar Polavaram Project (2006-2013). A people’s history of resilience and loss on India’s second-longest river. Discover the human cost of development and the river’s vital role in their lives. 9789350023099

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  • ISBN-13: 9789350023099
  • Publisher: Aakar Books
  • Binding: Paperback
  • ISBN-10: 9350023091
  • Publisher Date: 2014
  • Language: English

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Weight 0.5 kg

22 reviews for When Godavari Comes: People’s History of a River- Journeys in the Zone of the Dispossessed

  1. Manchi Prasanth –

    Ghosal’s work is eye-opening. Shows the impact of development. The writing could be more engaging.

  2. Shahbaaz Khan –

    Informative and deeply affecting. A must-read for understanding displacement issues. Some parts are slow-paced.

  3. Atul Kumar Sah –

    A crucial narrative on environmental justice. Heartbreaking stories from the Godavari region. Highly recommended.

  4. Rishabh Sonker –

    A necessary voice. Important, but not always easy to read.

  5. Kaustub Ratan Pachoury –

    A must-read for anyone interested in social justice and river issues. The book is deeply moving.

  6. Sayyad Aadil –

    An important, but at times, repetitive look at the human cost.

  7. Sugat Subhash Sondavale –

    Important, yet dense. Offers vital perspectives on the Godavari and its people. A challenging but rewarding read.

  8. Utkarsh Pandey –

    The author provides a necessary voice to the voiceless. Important, but not always easy to read.

  9. Himanshi Goyal –

    An empathetic portrayal of lives uprooted. This book is compelling and well-researched.

  10. Satvik Kilambi –

    It portrays the struggles along the river. A significant contribution.

  11. Ashish Kumar Singh –

    A powerful account of displacement, but sometimes felt repetitive. Ghosal captures the human cost effectively.

  12. Sonesh Balajirao Jadhav –

    Ghosal’s book is a crucial contribution. Though heavy, it’s essential for understanding development’s impact.

  13. Mayank Nilesh Limaye –

    An insightful look into the lives affected by the Polavaram Project. A bit academic at times.

  14. Himanshu Singh –

    Offers a needed perspective on development’s impact. The voices of the dispossessed are powerful.

  15. Sarvesh Sharma –

    The book vividly portrays the struggles along the Godavari. A significant contribution to the people’s history.

  16. Chetna Joshi –

    A vital document of our times. The storytelling captures the resilience. Could be more accessible.

  17. Shirish Saxena –

    A poignant and powerful exploration of displacement and resilience along the Godavari. A real eye opener.

  18. Shreya N –

    A detailed exploration of a critical issue. At times, the details felt overwhelming. Overall, insightful.

  19. Pratyush Bisht –

    Detailed and informative. A bit dense, but worth the effort for understanding the Polavaram Project.

  20. Sawara Kumar Mishra –

    Sheds light on a forgotten tragedy. It makes you reflect on the cost of progress.

  21. Rahul Nadimidoddi –

    A valuable and heartbreaking exploration.

  22. Ishaan Sharma –

    A poignant and powerful exploration. Eye opener.

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