Jamie Cross, “Dream Zones: Anticipating Capitalism and Development in India” (Pluto Books,

Jamie Cross, a Lecturer in Social Anthropology and Development at the University of Edinburgh, discusses his book, which examines dreams of the future in special economic zones in India. He reveals how stakeholders' anticipations shape their realities in capitalism and labor. Listeners will learn about the intricate social dynamics involved, including grassroots resistance to SEZs and the empowerment of local communities. Cross also shares insights from a diamond factory's floor, illustrating the complexities of worker-manager relationships amid industrial challenges.