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This book offers unique insights into the changing nature of power and hierarchy in rural Pakistan from colonial times to present day. It shows how electoral politics and the erosion of traditional patron–client ties have not empowered the lower classes. The monograph highlights the persistence of debt-bondage, and illustrates how electoral politics provides assertive landlord politicians with opportunities to further consolidate their power and wealth at the expense of subordinate classes. It also critically examines the relationship between local forms of Islam and landed power. The volume will be of interest to scholars and researchers on Pakistan and South Asian politics, sociology and social anthropology, Islam, as also economics, development studies, and security studies.

This book traces the shifting contours of caste and agrarian inequality, revealing how older hierarchies are being reconfigured in new forms and how they impact democracy. It offers a compelling ethnographic account of how democratic mechanisms-including political participation, elections, and protest movements-actually function in rural India. Focusing on Indian Punjab, it reveals the often stark disconnect between formal democratic ideals and ground-level realities. Engaging with major debates on clientelism, identity politics, and the criminalisation of politics, the book sheds light on the complexities of political representation and accountability. The book also fills a critical gap in the political anthropology of Indian Punjab, offering valuable insights into the region's current political discontent. This title is also available as open access on Cambridge Core.

This book traces the shifting contours of caste and agrarian inequality, revealing how older hierarchies are being reconfigured in new forms and how they impact democracy. It offers a compelling ethnographic account of how democratic mechanisms-including political participation, elections, and protest movements-actually function in rural India. Focusing on Indian Punjab, it reveals the often stark disconnect between formal democratic ideals and ground-level realities. Engaging with major debates on clientelism, identity politics, and the criminalisation of politics, the book sheds light on the complexities of political representation and accountability. The book also fills a critical gap in the political anthropology of Indian Punjab, offering valuable insights into the region's current political discontent. This title is also available as open access on Cambridge Core.

This book offers unique insights into the changing nature of power and hierarchy in rural Pakistan from colonial times to present day. It shows how electoral politics and the erosion of traditional patron–client ties have not empowered the lower classes. The monograph highlights the persistence of debt-bondage, and illustrates how electoral politics provides assertive landlord politicians with opportunities to further consolidate their power and wealth at the expense of subordinate classes. It also critically examines the relationship between local forms of Islam and landed power. The volume will be of interest to scholars and researchers on Pakistan and South Asian politics, sociology and social anthropology, Islam, as also economics, development studies, and security studies.

This book offers unique insights into the changing nature of power and hierarchy in rural Pakistan from colonial times to present day. It shows how electoral politics and the erosion of traditional patron–client ties have not empowered the lower classes. The monograph highlights the persistence of debt-bondage, and illustrates how electoral politics provides assertive landlord politicians with opportunities to further consolidate their power and wealth at the expense of subordinate classes. It also critically examines the relationship between local forms of Islam and landed power. The volume will be of interest to scholars and researchers on Pakistan and South Asian politics, sociology and social anthropology, Islam, as also economics, development studies, and security studies.

This book offers unique insights into the changing nature of power and hierarchy in rural Pakistan from colonial times to present day. It shows how electoral politics and the erosion of traditional patron–client ties have not empowered the lower classes. The monograph highlights the persistence of debt-bondage, and illustrates how electoral politics provides assertive landlord politicians with opportunities to further consolidate their power and wealth at the expense of subordinate classes. It also critically examines the relationship between local forms of Islam and landed power. The volume will be of interest to scholars and researchers on Pakistan and South Asian politics, sociology and social anthropology, Islam, as also economics, development studies, and security studies.

"Mafia" has become an indigenous South Asian term. Like Italian mobsters, the South Asian "gangster politicians" are known for inflicting brutal violence while simultaneously upholding vigilante justice—inspiring fear and fantasy. But the term also refers to the diffuse spheres of crime, business, and politics operating within a shadow world that is popularly referred to as the rule of the mafia, or "Mafia Raj." Through intimate stories of the lives of powerful and aspiring bosses in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, this book illustrates their personal struggles for sovereignty as they climb the ladder of success. Ethnographically tracing the particularities of the South Asian case, the authors theorize what they call "the art of bossing," providing nuanced ideas about crime, corruption, and the lure of the strongman across the world.

"Mafia" has become an indigenous South Asian term. Like Italian mobsters, the South Asian "gangster politicians" are known for inflicting brutal violence while simultaneously upholding vigilante justice—inspiring fear and fantasy. But the term also refers to the diffuse spheres of crime, business, and politics operating within a shadow world that is popularly referred to as the rule of the mafia, or "Mafia Raj." Through intimate stories of the lives of powerful and aspiring bosses in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, this book illustrates their personal struggles for sovereignty as they climb the ladder of success. Ethnographically tracing the particularities of the South Asian case, the authors theorize what they call "the art of bossing," providing nuanced ideas about crime, corruption, and the lure of the strongman across the world.

"Mafia" has become an indigenous South Asian term. Like Italian mobsters, the South Asian "gangster politicians" are known for inflicting brutal violence while simultaneously upholding vigilante justice—inspiring fear and fantasy. But the term also refers to the diffuse spheres of crime, business, and politics operating within a shadow world that is popularly referred to as the rule of the mafia, or "Mafia Raj." Through intimate stories of the lives of powerful and aspiring bosses in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, this book illustrates their personal struggles for sovereignty as they climb the ladder of success. Ethnographically tracing the particularities of the South Asian case, the authors theorize what they call "the art of bossing," providing nuanced ideas about crime, corruption, and the lure of the strongman across the world.

From how to connect when we''re physically distant to the most effective way to advocate for better public health practices in your community (hint: it is not by yelling at jogging neighbors), Miss Manners guides readers through the unprecedented circumstances of the current global pandemic with humanity and wit.

Un guide pratique et accessible pour apprendre les essentiels du storytellingLe storytelling, cette technique de narration principalement appliquée à la politique et à la communication d’entreprise, n’a pas encore fini de faire parler de lui, vu les nouvelles possibilités qu’il offre, en matière de marketing notamment. Mais si tout le monde connaît le mot, bien peu comprennent les arcanes de son succès. Car la conception d’un bon storytelling se doit de respecter certains principes indispensables pour devenir un outil de communication efficace…Ce livre vous aidera à :• Déterminer le type d’histoire dont vous avez besoin• Construire un récit envoûtant• Trouver le média adapté pour diffuser votre storytelling• Et bien plus encore !Le mot de l''éditeur : « Dans ce numéro de la série "50MINUTES | Coaching pro", Nicolas Martin nous dévoile de manière concise les secrets d’un storytelling réussi. À travers son texte, le lecteur découvre les erreurs à éviter et les règles à appliquer pour construire un récit qui touche et qui convainc, quel que soit le message que l’on souhaite communiquer. » Laure DelacroixÀ PROPOS DE LA SÉRIE 50MINUTES | Coaching proLa série « Coaching pro » de la collection « 50MINUTES » s’adresse à tous ceux qui, en période de transition ou non, désirent acquérir de nouvelles compétences, réagir face à une situation qui les incommode, ou tout simplement réévaluer leur équilibre de travail. Dans un style simple et dynamique, nos auteurs combinent de la théorie, des pistes de réflexion, des exemples concrets et des exercices pratiques pour permettre à chacun d’avancer sur le chemin de l’épanouissement professionnel.

Un guide pratique et accessible pour s''exprimer clairement et captiver son public !Parler en public, voilà un exercice que beaucoup redoutent. Entre la peur de ne pas être à la hauteur, de cafouiller et d’être jugé par son auditoire, les sources de stress sont multiples. Pourtant, il est impossible d’y échapper dans le monde professionnel actuel. Alors pour que l’exercice devienne un plaisir, préparez-vous-y sans plus attendre ! Ce livre vous aidera à :• appréhender de manière sereine la prise de parole• mettre en pratique des exercices efficaces contre le stress• préparer vos présentations et à sélectionner les informations sur vos supports• Et bien plus encore !Le mot de l''éditeur : « Avec l’auteur, Nicolas Martin, nous avons cherché à présenter aux lecteurs des méthodes et des astuces pratiques et faciles à mettre en oeuvre afin qu''ils puissent développer leur talent d''orateur. »Juliette NèveÀ PROPOS DE LA SÉRIE 50MINUTES | Coaching proLa série « Coaching pro » de la collection « 50MINUTES » s’adresse à tous ceux qui, en période de transition ou non, désirent acquérir de nouvelles compétences, réagir face à une situation qui les incommode, ou tout simplement réévaluer leur équilibre de travail. Dans un style simple et dynamique, nos auteurs combinent de la théorie, des pistes de réflexion, des exemples concrets et des exercices pratiques pour permettre à chacun d’avancer sur le chemin de l’épanouissement professionnel.

En chemin vers la resilience.Resilience : drole de terme, me direz-vous ! Derriere cette appellation peu familiere se cache pourtant une aptitude a tirer parti de sa souffrance, a depasser le stade de choc et a reprendre du poil de la bete. Suscitant le plus vif interet de la part de plus en plus d'entreprises, cette capacite interpelle les dirigeants qui y voient une source d'energie tranquille menant a un climat de travail serein, sain et innovant.Ce livre vous aidera a :* Comprendre les mecanismes du processus de resilience* Reconnaitre les facteurs favorisant la resilience* En faire une force au niveau professionnel* Et bien plus encore !Un guide pratique et accessible pour apprendre a renforcer sa capacite a surmonter les chocs de la vie !Le mot de l'editeur : Avec l'auteur, Nicolas Martin, nous avons cherche a presenter aux lecteurs le processus de resilience, afin que chacun puisse prendre conscience des mecanismes a l'A uvre lorsque nous tentons de nous remettre d'un gros choc emotionnel. Retrouvez ici ses conseils pratiques pour developper votre capacite a rebondir apres un coup dur et en faire une force dans le monde du travail. Laure DelacroixA PROPOS DE LA SERIE 50MINUTES | Coaching proLa serie Coaching pro de la collection 50MINUTES s'adresse a tous ceux qui, en periode de transition ou non, desirent acquerir de nouvelles competences, reagir face a une situation qui les incommode, ou tout simplement reevaluer leur equilibre de travail. Dans un style simple et dynamique, nos auteurs combinent de la theorie, des pistes de reflexion, des exemples concrets et des exercices pratiques pour permettre a chacun d'avancer sur le chemin de l'epanouissement professionnel.CE QU'EN PENSE LA CRITIQUECe livre court mais qui va a l'essentiel aborde la notion de resilience. Avec cet ouvrage, vous allez pouvoir mieux rebondir face aux evenements negatifs de la vie en general. - sasouh08, Babelio