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Book SynopsisProvides an investigation of elitist initiatives to limit population growth in India. This book traces the history of contraception use and population management in colonial India, while illuminating its connection to contemporary debates in India and birth control movements in Great Britain and the United States.
Trade Review"An essential source... This book is a solid contribution to the field of discourse analysis."--American Historical Review "Represents a major breakthrough not only in feminist studies but also in the studies of subaltern groups in general."--Technology and Culture "Ahluwalia's historical instincts are keen... Accessibly written, skillfully organized, and wonderfully researched."--Journal of Colonialism and Colonial History "A comprehensive historical study... Will certainly be very useful for any student or scholar of contemporary India."Moussons "A major breakthrough in feminist studies and also in the studies of subaltern groups in general... Reproductive Restraints deserves serious recognition for presenting the voices from below, and providing a scathing critique of the western, imperialist, racist, elitist, feminist, liberal, nationalist and Subalternist projects from above."--Environment and History
