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Ward Berenschot
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Number of Pages
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Language
English
Book Summary
Non-Fiction, Ethnographic Study Of Gujarat’S Local Politics And Hindu–Muslim Violence. It Uncovers How Poverty, State Institutions, And Political Ambitions Intersect To Spark And Sustain Communal Conflict. Written For Students, Researchers, And Curious Readers Of Political Science, Sociology, And South Asian History, The Tone Is Thoughtful, Analytical, And Accessible.
Presented Through Field Observations And Case-Focused Analysis, The Book Follows How Diverse Actors—From Politicians And Neighborhood Leaders To Police And Criminals—Coordinate Violence Within Specific Local Contexts. Grounded In Gujarat’S Everyday Politics, It Offers A Story-Led Yet Evidence-Based Examination Of The Mechanisms That Make Riots Possible And The Ways Governance Shapes Outcomes. Readers Encounter Vivid Portraits Of Real Moments In Local Power Dynamics, Without Sensationalism, And Move Through Field Notes, Interviews, And Analytical Chapters That Connect Micro-Level Actions To Macro-Level Patterns.
This Work Blends Ethnography With Political Analysis To Illuminate Concepts Such As State–Society Relations, Governance, Incentives, Accountability, And Social Inequality. It Shows How Local Power Networks And Everyday Institutions Influence Outcomes, Rendering Complex Ideas Tangible Through Concrete Examples. The Writing Remains Accessible To Readers With Or Without A Background In Political Science, Sociology, Or History, And Invites Reflection On Policy, Community Resilience, And Prevention Of Violence.
Readers Gain A Nuanced Understanding Of How Violence Emerges From Governance Choices And Local Political Ecosystems, Empowering More Informed Discussions About Policy, Community Safety, And Historical Context. The Work Builds Curiosity About South Asian Politics, Fosters Critical Thinking, And Offers A Perspective That Recognizes The Role Of Institutions And Incentives In Shaping Social Outcomes.
Product Details
Author
Ward Berenschot
Publisher
Rupa Publications
Number of Pages
236
Language
English
Dimensions
225 x 146 x 1 cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 495
₹ 471
₹ 24 Off