The Unquiet Woods
by Ramachandra Guha
Taste attributes: historicaldocumentaryslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticintricatelinearemotive & stirringsocial commentaryunderdog triumphshuman spirit/resilience/survival
Boxlist takeExpect a realistic, heavy non-fiction book, emotive rather than low-key. Best if you like depth over escapism.
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Pace: slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: very heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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About This Book
"This new, expanded edition of The Unquiet Woods, Ramachandra Guha's study of peasant movements against commercial forestry, offers a new epilogue that brings the story of Himalayan social protest up to date, reflecting the Chipko movement's continuing influence in the wider world.
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- Author
- Ramachandra Guha
- Published
- 1989
- Pages
- 214
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- Open Library
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