Floating Economies

Set against the backdrop of the volatile socio-political landscape in Kashmir, the book explores the intricate relationships between market gardeners, houseboat owners, and fishers reliant on Dal Lake's ecology. It offers a multidisciplinary analysis of their socioeconomic strategies and the ecological challenges facing the lake, including its degradation. By intertwining history with contemporary issues, the author sheds light on the unique floating economies that define this region and the communities that inhabit it.