Leaving the Land
Dolly Kikon
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Leaving the Land
by Dolly Kikon, Bengt G. Karlsson
Published
2019
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pages
164
ISBN-13
9781108494427
Description
During the last decade, indigenous youth from Northeast India have migrated in large numbers to the main cities of metropolitan India to find work and study. This migration is facilitated by new work opportunities in the hospitality sector, mainly as service personnel in luxury hotels, shopping malls, restaurants and airlines. Prolonged armed conflicts, militarization, a stagnant economy, corrupt and ineffective governance structures, and the harsh conditions of subsistence agriculture in their home villages or small towns impel the youth to seek future prospects outside their home region. English language skills, a general cosmopolitan outlook as well as a non-Indian physical appearance have proven to be key assets in securing work within the new hospitality industry. Leaving the Land traces the migratory journeys of these youths and engage with their new lives in cities like Bangalore, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Thiruvananthapuram.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Leaving the Land?
This edition of Leaving the Land has approximately 164 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Leaving the Land?
For most readers, Leaving the Land typically takes between 3h 25m and 2h 17m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 41,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 44m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 41,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Leaving the Land?
The estimated word count for Leaving the Land is approximately 41,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Leaving the Land?
Leaving the Land was written by Dolly Kikon, Bengt G. Karlsson.
When was Leaving the Land published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2019. The original work may have been published on a different date.