Book Review: Mafia Raj- The Rule of Bosses in South Asia
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Namrata reviews Mafia Raj: The Rule of the Mafia in South Asia (Published by Speaking Tiger, 2024) and explores its complex yet gripping analysis of the known and the unknown.
Mafia Raj: The Rule of the Mafia in South Asia is an incisive exploration into the complex and shadowy worlds of crime, business, and politics that operate under the infamous umbrella of ‘Mafia Raj.’
About the Authors:
Lucia Michelutti is Professor of Anthropology at University College London, known for her extensive research on political anthropology and South Asia. Ashraf Hoque, also an Associate Professor at University College London, brings a profound understanding of urban anthropology and migration. Nicolas Martin, Assistant Professor in Indian/South Asian Studies at the Asien-Orient-Institut of the University of Zurich, contributes his expertise in agrarian change and political violence. David Picherit, a Research Fellow at the French National Centre for Scientific Research, focuses on labor migration and caste politics. Paul Rollier, Assistant Professor in South Asian Studies at the University of St. Gallen, specializes in Islam and politics in Pakistan. Arild E. Ruud, Professor of South Asia Studies at the University of Oslo, offers insights into local politics and leadership in South Asia. Clarinda Still, a Research Associate at University College London, explores issues of caste and gender in India.
