Land, Water, Language and Politics in Andhra: Regional Evolution in India Since 1850

By Brian Stoddart

Book Overview

This book explains how access to and use of land, water and language helped shape Andhra politics in India from 1850 down to the present day. It discusses how the debate over the make-up of the language-based state has stimulated separatist movements like the one in support of Telangana.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415677955
• ISBN13: 9780415677950
• Release Date: February 2012
• Publisher: Routledge India
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.7" x 8.7"