Chronologies of Demographic Change in India

This book by one of the most accomplished sociologists working on contemporary Indian society explores the intersections between secular changes in the wider polity and economy of India and beyond. Based on original reserach over twenty years, pre and post liberalisation, this unique book provides a thorough analysis of India's changing environment.

Patricia Jeffery is Professor of Sociology at the University of Edinburgh. She is one of the leading experts in the field and has published widely on gender, reproductive health, education, population, politics, and religious communalism in India.