I will have to get back to Ravi's long post later. I am on my way out to
discuss, yes, "failed states" and new imperialism. But a quick look
suggests some gross factual errors. For example, Bihar being dubbed by
Ravi as highly industralized. I hope you are not serious! Bihar is the
classic example of a semi-feudal social relations, best captured by
(paleo?) articulation of modes of production approach. but more on
that...
Cheers, Anthony
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On Mon, 16 Apr 2001, ravi narayan wrote:
> i wrote:
>
> >
> > <snip list of questions>
> >
>
> i have to confess that some of the questions i raised in my message
> were addressed (if not answered to my satisfaction) in the essay.
> in particular the essay not only suggested that the latest data
> proves unsustainability but also provided reasons to conclude that
> the unsustainability is a necessary result of the model.
>
> --ravi
>
>
