{"product_id":"poetics-of-village-politics-the-making-of-west-bengals-rural-communism-9781032263557","title":"Poetics of Village Politics: The Making of West Bengal's Rural Communism","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book explores the social, political, and cultural factors that contributed to the emergence of rural communism in West Bengal, India, and how these factors interacted with the mechanisms and tools of village politics. It uses anthropological methods and oral history to provide a detailed and intimate ethnographic description of village politics and its changes. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 238 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20 April 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginally published in 2003, this comprehensive volume delves into the intricate realm of village politics and the profound transformations it has brought about in rural society. With a keen focus on the social, political, and cultural contexts of communist mobilization in rural West Bengal, the book offers a rich and detailed analysis of the emergence of rural communism within the broader framework of changes in women's position, caste practices, economic conditions, and new initiatives for development. Through the use of anthropological methods and oral history, the author embarks on a captivating journey to unravel the intricate interplay between cultural change and the mechanisms and tools of village politics. This insightful exploration results in a comprehensive and intimate ethnographic description of village politics and its evolution, providing a valuable contribution to our understanding of rural India and its political dynamics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally published in 2003, this comprehensive volume delves into the intricate realm of village politics and the profound transformations it has brought about in rural society. With a keen focus on the social, political, and cultural contexts of communist mobilization in rural West Bengal, the book offers a rich and detailed analysis of the emergence of rural communism within the broader framework of changes in women's position, caste practices, economic conditions, and new initiatives for development. Through the use of anthropological methods and oral history, the author embarks on a captivating journey to unravel the intricate interplay between cultural change and the mechanisms and tools of village politics. This insightful exploration results in a comprehensive and intimate ethnographic description of village politics and its evolution, providing a valuable contribution to our understanding of rural India and its political dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 216 x 138 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781032263557\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arild EngelsenRuud","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44104823079162,"sku":"9781032263557","price":114.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1651228911833_book.jpg?v=1651262283","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/poetics-of-village-politics-the-making-of-west-bengals-rural-communism-9781032263557","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}