Of the four south Indian states, three states, – Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu – have ubiquitous and rampant child labour. Kerala is the only sou

This book examines the issues of urban governance and local democracy in South India. It is the first comprehensive volume that offers comparative frameworks on

This volume re-examines the concept of the developmental state by providing further theoretical specifications, undertaking critical appraisal and theoretical r

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