{"product_id":"nine-rupees-an-hour","title":"Nine Rupees An Hour","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNine Rupees an Hour: Disappearing Livelihoods of Tamil Nadu\u003c\/strong\u003e by Aparna Karthikeyan is a work of narrative non-fiction that documents the lives of people whose traditional occupations are gradually disappearing in rural Tamil Nadu. Based on five years of travel and reporting, the book presents ten deeply observed stories that examine the impact of urbanisation, economic change and shifting social priorities on communities and livelihoods. It offers readers an insightful perspective on the challenges facing rural India and the questions these changes raise about culture, development and sustainability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlending reportage with personal encounters, the book highlights the experiences of individuals whose work reflects generations of knowledge and tradition. Through these stories, readers gain a clearer understanding of the social and economic transformations reshaping villages and the people striving to preserve their way of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAparna Karthikeyan chronicles the lives of men and women engaged in occupations that are increasingly under threat in a rapidly changing India. Across ten narratives, she explores how changing economic conditions, migration and development have altered rural livelihoods over the past twenty-five years while documenting the resilience and aspirations of the people she meets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also features interviews with journalist P. Sainath, musician T.M. Krishna and writer Bama, adding further perspectives on rural livelihoods, culture and social change. Together, these accounts provide a thoughtful examination of the relationship between traditional occupations, food security, development and India's evolving rural landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Discover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTen real-life stories of disappearing traditional livelihoods in Tamil Nadu.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsights into the effects of urbanisation on rural communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerspectives on culture, development and economic transformation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscussions on food security and the future of farming communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterviews with P. Sainath, T.M. Krishna and Bama.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA ground-level account of changing rural life in contemporary India.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders interested in rural India and social issues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents and researchers of sociology, development and public policy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders of narrative journalism and reportage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose interested in Tamil Nadu's cultural and economic history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone exploring contemporary Indian non-fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNine Rupees an Hour: Disappearing Livelihoods of Tamil Nadu\u003c\/strong\u003e combines immersive reporting with compelling personal stories to explore the changing realities of rural India. It offers a thoughtful account of traditional occupations, social transformation and the enduring value of communities whose livelihoods are increasingly at risk.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aparna Karthikeyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54534059819283,"sku":"BY36.15","price":470.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/booksandyou.in\/products\/nine-rupees-an-hour","provider":"Books and You","version":"1.0","type":"link"}