1st Edition
Protest In Democratic India Authority's Response To Challenge
By Leslie J Calman
Copyright 1986
258 Pages
by
Routledge
258 Pages
by
Routledge
258 Pages
by
Routledge
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This book explores radical challenges to Indian governments' legitimacy and power and the responses of the Indian state and central governments to those challenges. Dr. Calman describes the unintended role Indian governments have played in fostering the emergence of radical movements and analyzes the effectiveness of governments in combating their growth. Light is shed on the power of newly... Read more
Westview Special Studies -- Introduction: The Struggle for Legitimacy -- The Srikakulam Naxalite Movement -- Introduction to Part 1 -- The Development of Tribal Poverty -- The Early Girijan Movement -- The Naxalite Movement in Srikakulam -- After the Armed Struggle: Continuing Suppression of the Naxalites -- Government Recognizes the Legitimacy Crisis -- Conclusion to Part 1 -- The Maharashtra Movements: Shramik Sanghatana and Bhoomi Sena -- Introduction to Part 2 -- The Development of Tribal Poverty in Maharashtra -- The Development and Organization of Shramik Sanghatana and Bhoomi Sena -- State and Movement Interactions: Issues of Tribal Landlessness -- State and Movement Interactions: Work and Wages -- Conclusion to Part 2 -- Conclusion: Protest's Challenge -- Identification of Maharashtra Interviewees
Biography
Leslie J. Calman
