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This study is an attempt to understand the complexities, problems and challenges in Nepal's quest for development and change. The book focuses on the issues of development in the Far-Western Hills of Nepal, which constitutes the most backward region of th 1st ed. 222p., Tables; 23cm.

The contemporary political history of Nepal is best characterized as the struggle for democracy. During the last more then five decades the sustenance of democracy has been a major issue of the Nepali politics. Why democracy has failed in Nepal? What ar 1st ed. vii+191p., References; Bibliography; Index; 23cm.

Contents: Preface. 1. The setting. 2. Nepal : society and economy. 3. Emigration from Nepal : trends and issues. 4. Underdevelopment and migration from far-western region. 5. Structural dimensions of migrants. 6.Motivational factors. 7. Economic status of migrants. 8. Conclusion. Selected readings. Index. "The phenomenon of migration has attracted scholars of different disciplines as it helps in understanding socio- economic dynamics of a society. Migrations, a widespread and historical process as it is, has diverse implications for individuals and society whether it takes place within or outside national boundaries. "Indo-Nepal migration though an international migration has certain peculiarities due to geographical, socio-cultural and political factors. The geographical continuity between the two countries, socio-cultural similarities and inter-linkages, the 1950 Treaty of Peace and Friendship and an open border has made migration between the countries a regular and an easy task. "The migration of people form the far western hill region of Nepal to the neighbouring Indian city of Pithoragarh is a typical case of migration under marginality conditions. These Nepali emigrants involved in casual labour works and as porters are constrained to migrate for a certain period of time in a year due to subsistence agriculture and non- availability of other means of livelihood. Pithoragarh region provides an opportunity to them to find out alternative means of livelihood and also gives an opportunity to them for cash earnings. These cash earnings are

Globalisation, which has dominated the Post-Cold War International Order, is a comprehensive process with its wide-ranging implications for most of the countries of the world today. As a concept, globalisation is still debatable, largely because of the co 1st ed. x+190p., Tables; 22cm.