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Akash Kapur
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Binding
Hardback
Number of Pages
44
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This non-fiction, narrative portrait explores how rapid change in India is felt by ordinary people living in the villages and small towns of South India. Through personal stories and documentary insight, the book examines the social and economic shifts shaping daily life, work, and family. It speaks to adult readers, students, and anyone curious about development and modern India, delivering a tone that is thoughtful, empathetic, and probing.
Presented as intimate profiles, the work blends storytelling with documentary insight. Readers encounter real voices and concrete moments that illuminate broader forcesโmigration, education, technology, and policy changesโand are invited to reflect on how these forces alter traditions, opportunities, and aspirations.
Concepts covered include economic development, rural-to-urban migration, the role of technology and education in opportunity, gender dynamics, and the influence of policy reforms. The narrative makes these ideas tangible through everyday scenes, turning big ideas into relatable learning that feels clear, relevant, and approachable.
Readers gain a nuanced understanding of how macro change touches daily life, develop empathy for ordinary experiences, and acquire a broader perspective on Indiaโs evolving landscape, leaving curiosity and a sense of connection to larger global narratives.
Product Details
Author
Akash Kapur
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
44
Language
English
SKU
9780143423317
ISBN
9780143423317
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
20x14x4cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: โน 399
โน 380
โน 19 Off