Agrarian Distress and Farmer Suicides in North India (Hardcover, 2nd edition)

This volume provides a comprehensive and detailed socio-economic overview of agrarian distress in India which has manifested in the suicides of farmers and agricultural labourers. Using empirical research and field data from rural India, especially Punjab, this book examines the underlying causes of farmer suicide and steps which can mitigate the crisis. Covering nearly 1,400 rural households, the research in this volume identifies the various dimensions of the deepening crisis in agriculture and farming. It categorises the factors of the problem across different regions and estimates its extent and magnitude. In this updated edition the authors focus on instances of political mobilization and collective movements by farmers struggling to bring the issue of agrarian distress to attention. The book also discusses the implementation of state-waivered loans and compensations and their effect on the farming community. Topical, comprehensive and rich in data, this book will be valuable to scholars and researchers of political economy, agricultural economics, South Asian politics, political sociology and public policy.

General

Imprint:	Routledge India
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2019
First published:	2020
Authors:	Lakhwinder Singh • Kesar Singh Bhangoo • Rakesh Sharma
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	220
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-22071-6
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Development economics Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Political economy Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > General Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Labour economics > General Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Primary industries > Agriculture & related industries
LSN:	0-367-22071-7
Barcode:	9780367220716

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