If Rain Doesn't Come: Anthropological Study of Drought and Human Ecology in Western Rajasthan
Author:   R.J. Fisher
Publisher:   Manohar Publishers and Distributors
Volume:   No. 14
ISBN:  

9788173041846


Pages:   252
Publication Date:   01 June 1997
Format:   Hardback
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If Rain Doesn't Come: Anthropological Study of Drought and Human Ecology in Western Rajasthan


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Rainfall is very unreliable in western Rajasthan and drought and famine are frequent. Applying ecological-anthropological approaches, this study shows how different socio-economic and caste groups adopt different adaptive strategies for subsistence and demonstrate the inter-relationships between physical, social, economic and political factors in the human ecology of the region.

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Author:   R.J. Fisher
Publisher:   Manohar Publishers and Distributors
Imprint:   Manohar Publishers and Distributors
Volume:   No. 14
Dimensions:   Width: 20.00cm , Height: 5.00cm , Length: 25.00cm
ISBN:  

9788173041846


ISBN 10:   8173041849
Pages:   252
Publication Date:   01 June 1997
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

List of Tables List of Figures Preface Maps Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Chapter 2: Ecological Context 18 Chapter 3: Fieldsite: Hinganiya and the Surrounding Villages 44 Chapter 4: Castes and Caste Relationships 52 Chapter 5: Land Ownership: Caste and Economic Status 92 Chapter 6: Agriculture, Pastoralism and Household Economy 135 Chapter 7: Population Growth, Famine and Economic Growth 164 Chapter 8: Labour Demands and the Household 174 Chapter 9: Adapting to Drought: Beyond and Village 197 Chapter 10: Conclusion 217 Appendix 224 Bibliography 226

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R.J. (Bob) Fisher is an anthropologist with interests in ecological anthropology, natural resource management and rural development. He has done research and consultancy work in these fields in a number of countries, including India, Nepal, Pakistan, Iran and Laos.

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