B. Suresh Lal

Globalization-agricultural Development of Tribes Issues and Challenges: Contemporary Tribal Study in India B. Suresh Lal

The book deals with a range of issues of current interests in agricultural development of tribes. The research papers in this volume are based on analysis of micro level, analytical and macro level studies with focus in different states of India. The volume is organized into five major sections: ? Globalization Issues ? Land Issues ? Women and Economy ? Agricultural Development ? Development Agencies The book provides insights on recent agricultural problems in globalization scenario, exploitation of tribals, land alienation, land policies for secure rights, forest rights act. It also examines cropping patterns, use of pest and fertilizers, practices of organic farming, women participation in economic activities, women success story, women work force and decision making by tribal women. The book also addresses critical globalization issues such as poverty, unemployment, and indebtedness among tribes. The book is of importance not just to agriculturalists but to other social scientists, planners, policy makers and administrators, intellectuals and students of economics, economics of tribal studies and agricultural science as well.