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Baviskar, Amita.

In the belly of the river : tribal conflicts over development in the Narmada Valley / Amita Baviskar. - 2nd ed. - New York : Oxford University Press, 2004. - xvi, 308 p. : ill., maps. ; 22 cm.

1. Introduction --
2. National Development, Poverty and the Environment --
3. A History of Adivasi-State Relations --
4. Bhilalas: Caste or Tribe? --
5. Community and the Politics of Honour --
6. Economy and Ecology --
7. 'In the Belly of the River': Nature and Ideology --
8. The Politics of the Sangath --
9. The Politics of the Andolan --
10. Conclusions --
Appendix 1: Trees in the Forest around Anjanvara and their Uses --
Appendix 2: Gayana --
The Bhilala Song of Creation --
A Glossary of Hindi and Bhilali Words --
Bibliography --
Index.

ISBN: 0195671368 (pbk.)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Dams
Environmental aspects
Narmada River Region (India)

Dewey Class. No.: 333.7153 BAV