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Kerala: Radical Reform As Development in an Indian State. 2nd Edition.
Kerala, a state in southwestern India, has implemented radical reform as a development strategy. As a result, Kerala now has some of the Third World's highest levels of health, education, and social justice. Originally published in 1989, this book traces the role that movements of social justic...
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San Francisco,
Institute for Food and Development Policy
1994
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| On-line přístup: | http://10.26.1.76/ks/005079.pdf |
| Shrnutí: | Kerala, a state in southwestern India, has
implemented radical reform as a development strategy. As a result,
Kerala now has some of the Third World's highest levels of health,
education, and social justice. Originally published in 1989, this
book traces the role that movements of social justice played in
Kerala's successful struggle to redistribute wealth and power. A
21-page introduction updates the earlier edition. This book
underlines the following positive lessons that the Kerala experience
offers to developing countries: Radical reforms deliver benefits to
the poor even when per capita incomes remain low. Popular movements
and militant progressive organizations with dedicated leaders are
necessary to initiate and sustain reform. Despite their other
benefits, radical reforms cannot necessarily create employment or
raise per capita income. Local reformers are restricted by national
politics. Public distribution of food is a highly effective policy in
poor agrarian economies. Devoting significant resources to public
health can bring about low infant mortality, high life expectancy,
and low birth rates even when incomes are low. Widespread literacy
and educational opportunities can help create a more just and open
social order. Meaningful land reform can reduce inequalities and give
resources to the poor. Wage and working-condition laws can help
effect more equitable resource distribution even in a poor economy.
Greater socioeconomic equality can lead to lower levels of violence
and a healthier social and political environment. Women can benefit
from radical reforms not aimed at them, but special attention must
eventually be given to their needs. Progressive forces, including
Communist parties, can play a major positive role in benefiting very
poor Third World citizens. Radical reforms can shield the poor
against recessions. Contains over 200 references. |
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