{"product_id":"9780143461487","title":"Everybody Loves A Good Drought","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a non-fiction, documentary-style collection that examines rural development in India. Its central theme centers on drought, hunger, and the daily realities faced by farming communities, told to inform and move readers who care about social issues. The intended audience includes social workers, educators, journalists, NGO professionals, and engaged readers seeking grounded, human-centered insight. The tone is sober, compassionate, and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresented as field reportage and a photo-essay, the book weaves 68 on-ground reports, 10 essays, and 29 photographs from remote regions to illuminate rural India's challenges. The writing remains documentary and accessible, grounded in real voices and vivid imagery that honor the people depicted. Readers move through regional snapshots and thematic pieces, building a mosaic view of how hunger, failed farming, debt, and bonded labor shape daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor non-fiction readers, the book covers essential concepts and skills around understanding food security, agricultural distress, debt cycles, predatory lending, and labor exploitation. Learning feels tangible through concrete case studies and compelling visuals, making complex issues approachable for educators, activists, researchers, and general readers who want both depth and context to inform discussion and action.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e68 field reports\u003c\/strong\u003e from rural regions across the country\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 analytical essays\u003c\/strong\u003e offering development perspectives\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e29 photographs\u003c\/strong\u003e documenting daily life and work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCore themes: hunger, distressed farming, usury, and bonded labor\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDocumentary storytelling paired with powerful visuals for deep engagement\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccessible for researchers, educators, NGO workers, journalists, and engaged readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter finishing, readers gain a grounded understanding of rural development challenges, a heightened sense of empathy, and practical perspectives for advocacy and policy dialogue. The book invites reflection on how communities adapt, resilience in the face of hardship, and the actions that can support sustainable change, leaving a lasting impression of responsibility and possibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540487287001,"sku":"BK0481429","price":570.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/81F10sjhpVL._SL1500.jpg?v=1776667910","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780143461487","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}