{"title":"Palagummi Sainath","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalagummi Sainath\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a profound exploration of rural India through his incisive journalism and compelling narratives. His works delve into the challenges faced by marginalised communities, illuminating issues of poverty, inequality, and social justice with unflinching honesty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful reflections grounded in detailed research and human stories, making complex socio-economic realities accessible and engaging. His writing is essential for those interested in education, development, and the lived experiences behind statistical data.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"everybody-loves-a-good-drought-by-palagummi-sainath-9781804297766","title":"Everybody Loves a Good Drought","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe poor in India are, too often, reduced to statistics. In the dry language of development reports and economic projections, the true misery of the hundreds of millions who live below the poverty line gets overlooked. In this thoroughly researched study of the poorest of the poor, we get to see how they manage, what sustains them, and the efforts, often ludicrous, to do something for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe people who figure in this book typify the lives and aspirations of a large section of Indian society, and their stories present us with the true face of development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAcclaimed across the world, assigned in over 100 universities and colleges, and included in part in \u003ci\u003eThe Century's Greatest Reportage\u003c\/i\u003e, alongside the works of Gabriel Garcia Marquez and Studs Terkel, \u003ci\u003eEverybody Loves a Good Drought\u003c\/i\u003e is the established classic on rural poverty in India. Two decades after publication, it remains unsurpassed in the scope and depth of reportage, providing an intimate view of the daily struggles of the poor and the efforts, often ludicrous, made to uplift them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47424097878252,"sku":"9781804297766","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781804297766.jpg?v=1774769158"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/palagummi-sainath.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}