Agrarian Reform and Farmer Resistance in Punjab: Mobilization and Resilience

This book examines the 2020-2021 farmer resistance movement in Punjab,India,in the context of India's post-independent development trajectory. It provides a thorough analysis of the movement's history,organization,mobilization strategies,globalization,and impact on farm operations and livelihoods. It also explores inclusive mobilization strategies and the participation of women in the struggle,with a focus on the Sikh diaspora. The book is written by well-known experts and will be of interest to those studying Punjabs social,political,and economic history,as well as food and agriculture in developing countries,peasant and social movements,Indian federalism,and the role of diasporas as non-state actors.

Format: Hardback
Length: 279 pages
Publication date: 15 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the multifaceted dimensions of farmer agitations in Punjab, India, placing the 2020-2021 farmer resistance movement within the broader context of India's post-independent development trajectory. It offers a thorough analysis of various aspects of the farmers movement in India, contextualizing Punjab's history of farmer resistance, organizational strategies, mobilization tactics, and the globalization of the movement. The book explores how the movement has sustained itself over time and built resilience, while critically examining the impact of the three farm laws introduced in 2020 on farm operations and livelihoods in the post-Green Revolution period. It also evaluates strategies of inclusive mobilization for garnering support and sustaining the movement both within India and abroad, with a special focus on the role of the Sikh diaspora. Additionally, the book examines the participation of women in the struggle and explores how their experiences can transform gender relations both at home and in the public sphere.

Written by renowned experts, this book is a valuable resource for those interested in Punjab's social, political, and economic history, as well as students and researchers of food and agriculture in developing countries, peasant and social movements, Indian federalism, and the roles of diasporas as non-state actors. The book's integrated, comprehensive, and concise approach makes it accessible to a wide audience, contributing to our understanding of the complex dynamics of farmer agitations and their implications for India's agricultural sector and society as a whole.

Weight: 710g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032291895