{"product_id":"in-the-belly-of-the-river","title":"In the Belly of the River.","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"114\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"369\"\u003e• Publisher: Oxford University Press\u003cbr data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"155\"\u003e• Language: English\u003cbr data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"177\"\u003e• Published Year: 1997\u003cbr data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"202\"\u003e• Pages: 286\u003cbr data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"217\"\u003e• Dimensions: 21 x 14 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"244\"\u003e• ISBN: 0195643925\u003cbr data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"265\"\u003e• Book Condition: Used – Good\u003cbr data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"297\"\u003e• Condition Note: Book is in good condition\u003cbr data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"343\"\u003e• Availability: In Stock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"385\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"764\"\u003eIn the Belly of the River by Amita Baviskar is a significant sociological study that examines the conflicts between development initiatives and indigenous communities in India. Focusing on the Narmada Valley, the book explores the impact of large-scale development projects, particularly dam construction, on the lives and livelihoods of tribal communities such as the Bhilala.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003eThrough detailed field research and ethnographic analysis, Baviskar highlights how development policies have often led to displacement, environmental change, and social disruption for indigenous populations. The book provides a nuanced understanding of how local communities perceive development and how they organize resistance to protect their land, culture, and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003eThe work also discusses the broader political and environmental debates surrounding development, including the tensions between economic growth, environmental conservation, and social justice. By presenting the voices and experiences of tribal communities, the book contributes to a deeper understanding of grassroots movements and the complexities of development in modern India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003eIn the Belly of the River is an important resource for readers interested in sociology, environmental studies, tribal rights, and development politics in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51192649810224,"sku":"BestBookCentre__G5353","price":450.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/BestBook-2026-03-16T161944.112.png?v=1773658222","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/in-the-belly-of-the-river","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}