AN INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY: SMALL PLACES, LARGE ISSUES

Book Details:

• Author: Thomas Hylland Eriksen

• Editors: B. Kilangla Jamir & Giribabu M.

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: Fourth Edition

• ISBN: 9788131611319

• Pages: 468

• Cover: Hardcover

• Publication Year: 2020

• Sale Territory: India

About the Book

This comprehensive volume on Agriculture and Rural Transformation provides an in-depth exploration of the multifaceted aspects of rural development and agrarian change in India. The book presents a rich collection of case studies, empirical research, and policy analysis that collectively underscore the critical role of agriculture in driving rural transformation.

With contributions from seasoned scholars and practitioners, the book examines key issues such as cropping pattern changes, market integration, agricultural productivity, rural employment, access to institutional credit, and gender roles in agriculture. A particular emphasis is laid on the transformation processes occurring in northeastern states like Nagaland and Assam, highlighting their unique challenges and opportunities.

The volume also addresses national initiatives like the MGNREGP and institutional reforms aimed at uplifting rural livelihoods, promoting diversification, and strengthening infrastructure. The discussions span both macro and micro perspectives, offering readers a well-rounded understanding of the dynamics at play.

This book is a valuable resource for students, teachers, policymakers, researchers, and development practitioners interested in agricultural economics, rural development, regional planning, and public policy.

Contents at a Glance:

• Change in Cropping Patterns and Livelihoods

• Agricultural Development in Nagaland

• Market Integration and Value Addition in Punjab

• Women’s Role in Agriculture and Rural Economy

• Rural Employment through MGNREGP

• Tea Cultivation, Orange Marketing, and Jhum Paddy

• Rural Migration and Non-Farm Income

• Policy Perspectives and Infrastructure Development