The Cripps Mission A Reappraisal

This book deals with an aspect of Goa's social history which has so far not been explored sufficiently. It could therefore provide rich avenues of exploration to the future researchers. The theme is treated in the context of the standards of living and the population trends at various times under the Portuguese rule. The urban and rural sectors have been treated, for their distinctiveness. The social stratification has not been ignored. It is shown how the Portugues responded with relative dilig