The great ascent : the rural poor in South Asia
1990, 1st edition. Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press for the World Bank. Near fine copy in the original colour-printed boards. Slightly dust-dulled. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Item #391962
ISBN: 0801839548
Physical description: xxvii, 444 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 377-436) and index. Contents: Partial contents Introduction -- Rural Poverty: incidence and trends -- The agrarian structure -- Prerequisites for sustained gains in output on small farms -- The rural poor and the green revolution -- Noncrop employment for the rural poor -- Rural industrialization and employment -- Land reform: the missed opportunity. Subjects: Rural poor South Asia; Agricultural productivity South Asia; Regional disparities; Pauvres en milieu rural Asie méridionale; Rural poor; Rural development South Asia; South Asia Economic conditions.
Price: €25.00