Fundamentals of rural development: A review essay

Mu'is, Ahmad ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2893-3964 and Farida, Lailatul (2025) Fundamentals of rural development: A review essay. Jurnal Sosiologi Reflektif, 20 (1). pp. 235-250. ISSN 25284177

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Abstract

In Fundamentals of Rural Development, Pattanaik examines rural transformation in contemporary India. Drawing on decades of empirical research, the book explores themes such as poverty alleviation, sustainable livelihoods, institutional reform, and participatory governance. Pattanaik integrates insights from development studies, economics, and rural sociology to challenge state-centric approaches, advocating for community-driven models rooted in local contexts.

The book is organized into thematic sections covering historical foundations and urgent issues, including environmental degradation, gender disparities, and digital exclusion. Pattanaik engages with global discussions on neoliberal development, globalization, and ecological resilience, presenting a vision for rural futures that emphasizes human agency, equity, and sustainability. Similar to Ariyanto’s (2023) review of Scoones’ framework, this volume rejects technocratic oversimplifications and embraces complexity. As both a scholarly text and a practical guide, Fundamentals of Rural Development is an essential resource for researchers, development practitioners, and policymakers aiming to reimagine rural development beyond market-driven imperatives.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	Fundamentals; rural development
Subjects:	16 STUDIES IN HUMAN SOCIETY > 1608 Sociology > 160804 Rural Sociology
Divisions:	Faculty of Economics > Department of Management
Depositing User:	M.S.I Ahmad Mu'is
Date Deposited:	10 Nov 2025 13:44

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