The unquiet woods

This book by Ramachandra Guha explores the history of peasant resistance in the Himalayas, particularly the Chipko movement, which is a significant example of grassroots activism against commercial forestry.

The study combines the sociology of peasant protest with ecologically oriented historical research.

The expanded edition includes a new epilogue that updates the story of Himalayan social protest and reflects the continuing influence of the Chipko movement.

It also features a new appendix charting the progress of environmental history in India, along with revised and updated bibliography and index.