Dispossession and Resistance in India
Nilsen, Alf Gunvald Large dams have evoked controversial debates about development paths, effectiveness, environmental consequences, and social justice. This book deals with the controversies on developmental aspects of large dams with a particular focus on the Narmada case in India. Based on extensive field data and research, the author's substantial and innovative analysis shows how local demands for resettlement and rehabilitation were transformed into a radic...