Where India Goes
Abundant Toilets, Stunted Development and the Costs of Castes in 2017
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In 'Where India Goes', Dean Spears and Diane Coffey delve into the complex issue of sanitation and its impact on development in India.
The book examines the widespread practice of open defecation and its correlation with public health, particularly child stunting.
It highlights the deep-rooted cultural and social norms, including the caste system, that contribute to the persistence of this practice.
The authors present their research and observations from living in rural India, providing insights into the challenges of changing behavior and improving sanitation.
They also discuss the political context surrounding sanitation efforts in India, including government initiatives to address the problem.
'Where India Goes' offers a nuanced understanding of the interplay between sanitation, society, and development in the Indian context.
The book examines the widespread practice of open defecation and its correlation with public health, particularly child stunting.
It highlights the deep-rooted cultural and social norms, including the caste system, that contribute to the persistence of this practice.
The authors present their research and observations from living in rural India, providing insights into the challenges of changing behavior and improving sanitation.
They also discuss the political context surrounding sanitation efforts in India, including government initiatives to address the problem.
'Where India Goes' offers a nuanced understanding of the interplay between sanitation, society, and development in the Indian context.
