Everybody Loves A Good Drought by Palagummi Sainath
Stories from India's Poorest Districts
This compelling collection of narratives delves into the harsh realities faced by rural communities in India, highlighting the paradoxes and challenges of development in the country's most impoverished regions. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research, the book exposes the systemic failures and bureaucratic inefficiencies that perpetuate poverty and suffering. It sheds light on the resilience and resourcefulness of the people who, despite being marginalized and overlooked, continue to strive for a better life amidst adversity. The work serves as a poignant critique of the socio-economic policies that often exacerbate the struggles of the rural poor.
The 17010th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1996
- Nationality
- Indian
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-450
- Original Language
- English
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- 70 Iconic Indian Books (India's 70th Independence Anniversary) (Hindustan Times)