The Partial Revolution

Located in the far-western Tarai region of Nepal, Kailali has been the site of dynamic social and political change in recent history. The Partial Revolution examines Kailali in the aftermath of Nepals Maoist insurgency, critically examining the ways in which revolutionary political mobilization changes social relationsoften unexpectedly clashing with the movements ideological goals. Focusing primarily on the end of Kailalis feudal system of bonded labor, Hoffmann explores the connection between politics, labor, and Maos legacy, documenting the impact of changing political contexts on labor relations among former debt-bonded laborers.