Infrastructure of Injustice: State and Politics in Manipur and Northeast India

This book explores the dynamics of infrastructure development in Northeast India, particularly in Manipur, from a socio-anthropological perspective. It examines the pattern and distribution of infrastructure, its impact on livelihoods, ecosystems, governance, and social futures, and the challenges faced by the region, including corruption, insurgency, ethnic unrest, and marginalization. It also highlights the structural inequality in Manipur and other states and shows how infrastructure development can enable trade, create markets, dilute boundaries between ethnic groups, and connect people.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 188 pages
Publication date: 01 February 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate dynamics of infrastructure development in Northeast India, with a specific focus on the state of Manipur. Drawing from a socio-anthropological perspective, it explores the patterns and distribution of infrastructure in the region, examining their profound impact on communities' livelihoods, ecosystems, governance, and social futures.

The volume begins by examining the infrastructure deficit in Manipur, particularly in the areas of electricity and roads. The author highlights how poor infrastructure not only exacerbates existing problems but also becomes further entangled in the complex web of corruption, insurgency, ethnic unrest, and political marginalization. By examining the discourse surrounding development in the northeast, the book sheds light on the structural inequalities prevalent in Manipur and other states within the region.

Furthermore, it demonstrates how infrastructure development can serve as a powerful tool for enabling trade, creating markets, diluting boundaries between diverse ethnic groups, and connecting people. The book is a valuable resource for researchers and scholars engaged in development studies, economics, social anthropology, sociology, and public policy, particularly those with an interest in India's northeast. Its in-depth analysis and insightful perspectives offer valuable insights into the complex challenges and opportunities facing the region.

Weight: 322g
Dimension: 155 x 233 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367493585