This book derives from research and fieldwork in the rural and tribal hinterland of India, particularly in the mineral rich states. It looks at the nuances of l

Looks at the nuances of land and resource politics and summarizes the long-standing land acquisition and mining debate.

The need to understand regional variation in politics and political economy, and how these have contributed to different developmental outcomes across various p

""Deals with the issues at the intersecting domains of economics and politics"--Provided by publisher"--

Mark Twain observed, “I'm in favour of progress; it's change I don't like.” Coal dominates Indian energy because it’s available domestically and cheap (es