Encroaching Sea - Nature, Sovereignty Development At Edge of British India 1860 1950

"Ecological instability has time and again emerged as a catalyst for risky development projects along India's south-west coastline. In this integrative environmental, legal and political history, Devika Shankar examines the rise in port development during periods of crisis, using the example of Cochin to explore the nature of colonial sovereignty"--

List of contents

Introduction; 1. A coast of curiosities; 2. Shifting sands and fluid frontiers; 3. A slippery sovereignty; 4. The making of a natural harbour; 5. A perilous port; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.

About the author

Devika Shankar is an assistant professor of history at the University of Hong Kong.

Summary

Ecological instability has time and again emerged as a catalyst for risky development projects along India's south-west coastline. In this integrative environmental, legal and political history, Devika Shankar examines the rise in port development during periods of crisis, using the example of Cochin to explore the nature of colonial sovereignty.

Product details

• Authors: Devika Shankar, Devika (University of Hong Kong) Shankar
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.12.2024
• EAN: 9781009533683
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0953368-3
• No. of pages: 276
• Series: Cambridge Oceanic Histories
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Law > General, dictionaries; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, 20th Century, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, India, c 1800 to c 1900, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, Colonialism & imperialism, Kochi, Later 19th century c 1850 to c 1899, Legal History, Colonialism and imperialism, Asian History, HISTORY / Asia / South / General