Globalization, which has swept through all nations of the world, has brought about tremendous economic changes in India. But, its effect is experienced differently by various sections of Indian society. This book looks at the impact of globalization on the tribal people in Kerala, who are the most undeveloped and marginalized group in the state. The book studies their livelihood â?? including employment and the availability of essential commodities â?? and their socio-cultural life â?? including their cultural and religious practices, health, education, and women's issues. It also provides a look at land alienation and the organizational struggle for land, and offers strategies to counter the negative impact of globalization on tribals.

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In the era of globalization, comparative government and politics have come to the forefront due to the transformations of the social welfare state and the subsequent social, economic, political, cultural, technological and administrative changes. Taking a particular look at local government systems can uncover new perspectives on issues related to globalization, localization, governance, new democracy movements, managerial reformation, and privatization. Comparative Studies and Regionally-Focused Cases Examining Local Governments is a pivotal reference source for the latest scholarly research on the role played by local governments in overall administration, types and models of government at the local level, consequences of managerial reformations, and new develops regarding structure, process, personnel, and policymaking aspects of government. Highlighting relevant perspectives from comparative research and case studies, this book is ideally designed for students, government officials, politicians, civil society representatives, and academicians.

This book is a collection of 13 articles on little-known tribal movements in India, featuring case studies covering all the major issues concerning tribal populations, including political autonomy, the struggle for resources, minimal social opportunities and basic social responsibilities. The specific movements discussed include: - Dalitism in Jharkhand; - the Kamatpur separatist movement in North Bengal; - land struggles in Uttar Pradesh and Kerala; - overall discrimination in schooling, heath and poverty alleviation programmes.

Contents: The KONDH Women of Kondhmal District, Role of KUI Association in Kandhamal District of Orissa, Problems of Tribal Development in Orissa, Development of Tribals in South Orissa: A Study, Marketing of Tribal Products: An Analysis, Tribal Development:A Case Study of Onge Tribe of Andaman Islands, Catalysing Tribal Development NT: Micro Action to Harmonise Human Activities with Natural System, Role of Tribals in Economic Development of Orissa, Tribal Development Through Preservation of Culture: A Conceptual Analysis.