{"product_id":"the-greater-common-good","title":"The Greater Common Good by Arundhati Roy","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Greater Common Good is a powerful political essay by Arundhati Roy that critiques large dam projects in India, especially the Narmada Valley development project. Roy argues that such projects are presented as symbols of national progress and development, but they often cause massive displacement, environmental destruction, and suffering for poor and tribal communities. The essay examines how governments and corporations justify these projects in the name of the “greater common good” while ignoring the rights and voices of the people most affected. Roy combines investigative reporting, personal observation, and moral argument to question ideas of development, democracy, and social justice in modern India. The work became widely discussed for its passionate criticism of state power and its defense of marginalized communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArundhati Roy is an Indian novelist, essayist, and political activist known for her bold writing on social, political, and environmental issues. She gained international fame after winning the Booker Prize for her novel The God of Small Things. Beyond fiction, Roy has written extensively on globalization, human rights, nationalism, environmental struggles, and government policies in India. Her essays are recognized for their passionate tone, sharp political analysis, and commitment to social justice. Through works like \u003cem\u003eThe Greater Common Good\u003c\/em\u003e, she established herself as one of India’s most influential public intellectuals and activist writers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":43860307509505,"sku":"2U3QNKN41-Used","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/GreaterCommonGood.jpg?v=1681975792","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-greater-common-good","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}