Migration in South India

by Joy Varkey, K S Mathew, Mahavir Singh

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Migration in the history of mankind is a phenomenon of great interest to sociologists, anthropologists, economists and historians. This book deals with various forms of migration in South India with focus on rural to rural migration. Peasant migration from Travancore to the British Malabar started in the 1920s is a typical case of migration to rural areas in search of cultivable lands. Despite the differences in the nature of migration, the volume explicates that economic factors were motivating force behind migration; and also analyses socio-cultural aspects of migration and its impact on the local population. The book may be found useful by the research scholars and policy makers.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Joy Varkey

Dr. Joy Varkey obtained his Ph.D. degree from University of Ottawa, Canada and presently teaches History at N.A.M. College, Kallikkandy, Kannur University. He is author of The French Seaboard Empire and Louisbourg, 1713-1758.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Mahavir Singh

Mahavir singh (b. 1958) a professional of high repute holds three master degrees in History, Sociology and Library & information Science. He has been awarded Ph.D. degree in Library and Information Science from Jiwaji University, Gwalior. His area of specialization includes documentation in social Science. He has been working at National Social Science Documentation Centre. ICSSR since 1985. An author of a number of research articles he is a life-member of Indian Library Association.