Peasant Organisations In South India
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A scholarly work in the field of agrarian studies and rural sociology, Peasant Organisations in South India presents a rigorous examination of the collective movements and institutional structures that emerged among peasant communities across South India. K. C. Alexander chronicles the historical development, social dynamics, and political dimensions of these organizations, situating them within the broader context of land reform, caste hierarchies, and economic inequality. Written with academic precision, the work argues that peasant mobilization was not merely a reaction to economic deprivation but a complex social phenomenon shaped by regional politics, ideological currents, and community identity. Alexander illustrates how these grassroots organizations challenged entrenched power structures and contributed to shifting agrarian relations in post-independence India. An essential reference for scholars of South Asian studies, rural development, and political sociology, this work remains a foundational text for understanding collective action among India's farming communities.
Author: K. C. Alexander
Format: Paperback
Genre: Society & culture
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A scholarly work in the field of agrarian studies and rural sociology, Peasant Organisations in South India presents a rigorous examination of the collective movements and institutional structures that emerged among peasant communities across South India. K. C. Alexander chronicles the historical development, social dynamics, and political dimensions of these organizations, situating them within the broader context of land reform, caste hierarchies, and economic inequality. Written with academic precision, the work argues that peasant mobilization was not merely a reaction to economic deprivation but a complex social phenomenon shaped by regional politics, ideological currents, and community identity. Alexander illustrates how these grassroots organizations challenged entrenched power structures and contributed to shifting agrarian relations in post-independence India. An essential reference for scholars of South Asian studies, rural development, and political sociology, this work remains a foundational text for understanding collective action among India's farming communities.