Political Ecospatiality: Livelihood, Environment, and Subaltern Struggles in Kerala (Original PDF from Publisher)

Description

Political Ecospatiality: Livelihood, Environment, and Subaltern Struggles in Kerala presents a powerful narrative of resistance, identity, and environmental justice. It explores how land, water, and forests become contested terrains where indigenous and marginalized communities negotiate survival against the pressures of development and political domination. The book centers Kerala’s unique ecological and political landscape as a critical case study of global relevance.

This essential volume is intended for researchers, environmental activists, graduate students, anthropologists, and policy thinkers interested in political ecology, subaltern resistance, sustainable development, and South Asian environmental movements.

 Key Features & Highlights

• Groundbreaking interdisciplinary analysis blending political ecology, critical geography, and postcolonial theory.
• In-depth case studies on livelihood conflicts, land rights, and grassroots mobilization in Kerala.
• Illuminates the role of indigenous epistemologies and resistance practices in environmental governance.
• Rich empirical research based on fieldwork, interviews, and community engagement.
• Offers a framework for analyzing ecospatiality—how space, environment, and politics intersect.
• Published by Cambridge University Press, ensuring scholarly rigor and global accessibility.

 Topics Covered

• Includes core chapters on environmental justice, resource extraction, state-citizen relations, grassroots movements, and indigenous ecological knowledge systems.
• Detailed analyses of forest rights struggles, fisherfolk mobilization, agrarian change, and the politics of eco-tourism in Kerala.
• Examines how subaltern communities challenge dominant narratives through place-making and spatial resistance.

 About the Author
The author is a distinguished scholar in political ecology and South Asian environmental studies, with extensive field experience in India. Their work is recognized for blending theoretical depth with grassroots perspectives to inform critical debates on environment and development.

 File & Format Details

• Format: Original PDF (from Cambridge University Press)
• File Size: Approx. XX MB (size may vary slightly)
• Language: English
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2025
• Device Compatibility: Readable on all PDF-supported platforms, including Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and major eReaders

 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Is this book accessible for readers outside the field of South Asian studies?
Yes. While rooted in Kerala’s context, the book’s interdisciplinary approach and conceptual depth make it valuable for anyone studying environmental justice, political resistance, or development studies globally.

Q2: Does the PDF version include all visuals, maps, and citations from the print edition?
Absolutely. This is the official publisher-quality PDF and contains all original content, including maps, references, footnotes, and illustrations.