Child Labor and the Urban Third World

Discover the profound insights of "Child Labor and the Urban Third World" by Subrata Sankar Bagchi, published by the University Press of America in 2010. This compelling work, spanning 84 pages, draws on a decade of extensive fieldwork conducted among the impoverished and marginalized communities in Kolkata. Bagchi delves into the complex interplay between child labor and the economic conditions faced by urban children, highlighting how this pressing issue is deeply intertwined with local factors, including housing security. This book is essential for anyone seeking to understand the socio-economic challenges that contribute to child labor in urban settings. Engage with the realities of city life and the plight of children in the developing world through this insightful analysis.