Lost Worlds

Focusing on the labor landscape of late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century South Asia, the book delves into the lives of the working class through oral histories, archival research, and popular literature. Chitra Joshi vividly reconstructs their daily experiences, community interactions, and struggles for rights. It examines the intricate connections between historical memory, cultural practices, and the evolution of community and national identity, making a substantial contribution to the understanding of labor history in the region amidst the backdrop of globalization.