The Partial Revolution

The Partial Revolution, the first volume in the Dislocations series, provides a detailed anthropological study of the Kailali region in Nepal. Located in the far-western Tarai, this area has experienced significant social and political shifts following the Maoist insurgency. Michael Hoffmann examines how revolutionary political mobilization alters social relations, often creating unexpected tensions with established ideological goals. This work in politics and social sciences investigates the complex intersection of political change and local community structures.

This volume explores the transition away from the feudal system of bonded labor in Kailali. By focusing on the connection between politics, labor, and the legacy of Maoism, the text documents how changing political contexts impact former debt-bonded laborers. As a scholarly contribution to anthropology and political science, The Partial Revolution, Volume 1, offers critical insights into ideologies and doctrines within the context of shifting labor relations and government influence.