A study of what the postcolonial condition means to rural people in India. Focusing on the "green revolution" of the 1960s, Akhil Gupta challenges the dichotomy of "developed" and "underdeveloped", as well as the notion of a monolithic postcolonial condition. Drawing links between village life, national trends and global forces, Gupta concludes with a discussion of the implications of environmentalism as exemplified by the Rio Earth Summit.
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A study of what the postcolonial condition means to rural people in India. Focusing on the "green revolution" of the 1960s, Akhil Gupta challenges the dichotomy of "developed" and "underdeveloped", as well as the notion of a monolithic postcolonial condition. Drawing links between village life, national trends and global forces, Gupta concludes with a discussion of the implications of environmentalism as exemplified by the Rio Earth Summit.
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Good-Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name-GOOD PAPERBACK Standard-sized.
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Good. 0822322137. This book is in very good condition; no remainder marks. It does have some cover shelfwear. Inside pages are clean except for some underlines in the first 8 pages.; 9 X 6 X 1.30 inches; 432 pages.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!