Rural Labour Relations in India, , Karin Kapadia, , Jens Lerche, , T.J. Byres, India Research Press, 8190109839

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Rural Labour Relations in India

Karin Kapadia (Editor) Jens Lerche (Editor) T.J. Byres (Editor)

Synopsis This volume is about the emerging development trajectories of rural labour in India, based on studies from its regions and states. Its overarching theme is rural class conflict and the result of such conflict; and the intimate link between this and the nature and impact of state intervention is considered. Vigorous emancipatory processes are identified, and the limitations of contra-dictions inherent in such processes are examined. Both powerful general trends and the significant regional variations are distinguished. This is a landmark volume of considerable significance, which adds greatly to our knowledge and understanding of rural labour in India. Its interest will extend beyond India, to all who are concerned with rural labour.

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About the authors

Karin Kapadia

Karin Kapadia is Social Scientist at the World Bank, Specialising in gender issues in South Asia.

Jens Lerche

Jens Lerche has taught Development Studies at London Universityâ€™s School off Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) since 1994. His main research interests are rural labour relations and the role of government institutions in India and Nepal. He has researched Uttar Pradesh since 1992, investigating socio-economic and political processes influencing the livelihoods of the rural poor, the feminisation of agricultural labour; emergence of new types of labour relations within modern agriculture; and violent dominance of rural workers. His recent publications include a co-edited volume on Rural Labour Relations in India, and papers on State, Discourse and Class Reproduction in UP.

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