Agrarian Crisis and Farmer Suicides - Land Reforms in India series (Hardback)

R S Deshpande (editor), Saroj Arora (editor)

£47.99

Hardback 460 Pages
Published: 10/11/2010

Synopsis

This volume is the twelfth in the series ′Land Reforms in India′. It focuses on the multi-dimensional aspects of the agrarian problem, examining it from the angle of public policy. A distinguishing feature of this collection is its holistic approach towards viewing farm sector distress, instead of looking for isolated causes and solutions.

The essays, based on the research and analyses conducted by academics from different parts of the country, examine the reasons for the growing agrarian crisis and increasing incidences of farmers′ suicides in specific regions of the country. They take into account regional discrepancies in agricultural growth and implementation of policies in specific areas. In doing that, they also bring to light the various types of farm sector distress, which, in turn, leads to a better understanding of the whole situation. The compilation also attempts to define a systematic policy line.

Publisher: SAGE Publications India Pvt Ltd
ISBN: 9788132105121
Number of pages: 460
Weight: 640 g
Dimensions: 215 x 139 mm

MEDIA REVIEWS

[The book] deals with the issues related to the agrarian crisis and farmer suicides in a most comprehensive way…The book is well rounded as it has chapter on the behavioural and social issues…The Editors put forth a very robust "Introduction" and balance it with "The Way Forward" at the end.

Deshpande and Saroj Arora, editors of the volume, discuss the pros and cons of various options and suggest what needs to be done for ending the present agrarian crisis. Overall, this well-edited and well-organised volume has plenty of material relating to agriculture in general and the agrarian crisis in particular. Researchers and policymakers are sure to find it immensely useful.