
Land, Power and Market
A Bihar District Under Colonial Rule, 1860-1947
Jacques Pouchepadass(Author)
SAGE Publications Inc (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 8. June 2000
Book
Hardback
574 pages
978-0-7619-9402-2 (ISBN)
Description
'This is a classical study, of unmatched detail and comprehensiveness... It has much to offer not just students of south Asia, but any reader of agricultural history and development' - Peter Robb, The Agricultural History Review
This landmark study considers the roots of agricultural stagnation. It incorporates ecological, technical, demographic and economic factors, together with the impact of policies during colonial rule, and the influence of the rural social structure. It represents a major work in quantitative economic and social history, based on a detailed district case study of the genesis of underdevelopment in north Bihar, India during the last century of colonial rule.
This landmark study considers the roots of agricultural stagnation. It incorporates ecological, technical, demographic and economic factors, together with the impact of policies during colonial rule, and the influence of the rural social structure. It represents a major work in quantitative economic and social history, based on a detailed district case study of the genesis of underdevelopment in north Bihar, India during the last century of colonial rule.
Reviews / Votes
'This is a classical study, of unmatched detail and comprehensiveness... It has much to offer not just students of south Asia, but any reader of agricultural history and development' - Peter Robb, The Agricultural History ReviewMore details
Edition
First Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Thousand Oaks
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Weight
1257 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7619-9402-2 (9780761994022)
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Content
Introduction
PART ONE: AGRICULTURE AND POPULATION
Champaran and Its People
The Colonization and Settlement of the Land
Agricultural Production
Water Utilization
The Agricultural System
Labour Utilization
PART TWO: LAND AND POWER
The Lords of the Land
The Expansion of the State
Masters and Dependants
PART THREE: MARKET AND GROWTH
The Market for Foodgrains
Peasant Export Production
The Market for the Factors of Production
Surplus Accumulation and Investment
Conclusion
PART ONE: AGRICULTURE AND POPULATION
Champaran and Its People
The Colonization and Settlement of the Land
Agricultural Production
Water Utilization
The Agricultural System
Labour Utilization
PART TWO: LAND AND POWER
The Lords of the Land
The Expansion of the State
Masters and Dependants
PART THREE: MARKET AND GROWTH
The Market for Foodgrains
Peasant Export Production
The Market for the Factors of Production
Surplus Accumulation and Investment
Conclusion