Agrarian Change and Urbanization in Southern India City and the Peas

This book takes readers on a journey through the evolution of agricultural communities in southern India, from their historical roots to the recent global neo-liberal era. It offers insights into a unique combination of themes, with a particular focus on

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Seema Purushothaman Sheetal Patil

Agrarian Change and Urbanization in Southern India City and the Peasant

India Studies in Business and Economics

The Indian economy is considered to be one of the fastest growing economies of the world with India amongst the most important G-20 economies. Ever since the Indian economy made its presence felt on the global platform, the research community is now even more interested in studying and analyzing what India has to offer. This series aims to bring forth the latest studies and research about India from the areas of economics, business, and management science. The titles featured in this series will present rigorous empirical research, often accompanied by policy recommendations, evoke and evaluate various aspects of the economy and the business and management landscape in India, with a special focus on India’s relationship with the world in terms of business and trade.

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Seema Purushothaman Azim Premji University Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Sheetal Patil Azim Premji University Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Foreword

In Defense of the Small Farmer in an Urbanizing World Indian small farmers face a tragic dilemma today. On the one hand, it has become extremely hard to s